Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, 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 28/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (30/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (27/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 872405 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×74.5×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 vs 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) is a bit better (27/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (42/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.