Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy M30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611, 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 Samsung Galaxy M30s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M30s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy M30s
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M30s vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 11 points higher (30/100 vs 19/100). 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 M30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M30s | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
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 M30s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M30s or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M30s — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M30s has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M30s over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.