Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 21/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 209g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 38
Value for money 91
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4600 mAh

  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 175g vs 209g

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 12 points higher (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 209 g 175 g
Price $270
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 9 Pro
$270
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.