Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (2023) 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 49/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M34 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
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 208g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (53/100 vs 49/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (68/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy M34 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 Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (68/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M34 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 M34 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 46/100).