Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads — 35/100 vs 30/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 18 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Tecno Camon 18 Premier scores 5 points higher (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads on camera score (51/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 18 Premier over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.