Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 31/100 vs 6/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S9+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 25 points (31/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 1
Design 63
Value for money 52
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 203g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 25 points higher (31/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (27/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (27/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (51/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy S9+: The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S9+ Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Samsung Exynos 9810 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 583956
Geekbench Single 769
Geekbench Multi 2000
Display 6.2" Super AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2960x1440 1080x2408
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 44W
Wireless charging 10W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.0 Android 12, Funtouch 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 189 g 203 g
Price $840
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9+
  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9+
  • 6.2" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2960x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S9+
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 10W
1
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S9+
$840
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (27/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (51/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (63/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S9+ or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 25 points (31/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S9+ or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S9+ over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.