Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 19/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Samsung Galaxy A05
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A05 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 11 points higher (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $89 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A05 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A05 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.