Sony Xperia L4 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia L4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Sony Xperia L4
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (27/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (42/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia L4 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (27/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (42/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia L4 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia L4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.