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 7/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy S9
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Lighter: 163g vs 173g
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 19 points higher (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 583956 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 769 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2000 | — | |
| Display | 5.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | 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 | 163 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $720 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S9
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (30/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, 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 0/100).
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.