Samsung Galaxy M33 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280, 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 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.4mm).
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 29/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). 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 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M33 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 613957 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 957 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2095 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.4×76.9×9.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
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 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.