Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 38/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 25 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 15 points higher (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×81.1×10.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- Main: 25MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (79/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 20/100).