Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 20/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 10 points higher (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 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 S10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.