Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 4050); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Lighter: 188g vs 240g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.0×80.1×10.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (57/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (48/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 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).