Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 6/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S9+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Overall rating 6/100
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 173g vs 189g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 20 points higher (26/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 583956 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 769 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2000 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $840 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 6.2" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (37/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (30/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (83/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S9+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 20 points (26/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S9+ has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S9+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S9+ over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.