Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 41/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 517,460); the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 209g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 10 points higher (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 32/100).