Samsung Galaxy A14 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy A14 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A14
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A14 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (68/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A14 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 67 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A14 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy A14 by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (32/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (68/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A14 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 54/100).