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 — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 615,425); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M33 5G better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2082
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (68/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M33 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 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 M33 5G and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy M33 5G by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (68/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 8 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 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G 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 45/100).