Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380, 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 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 739,266); the Samsung Galaxy A35 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A35
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A35 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2800 vs 2577
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 739266
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 900
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A35 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (68/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 739266 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 900 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2800 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A35 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 23.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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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 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (68/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A35 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A35 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A35 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A35 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A35 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 51/100).