Tecno Camon 50 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Tecno Camon 50 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000).

The Tecno Camon 50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 49
Design 48
Value for money 97
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Camon 50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Tecno Camon 50 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 50 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 50 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Camon 50: The Tecno Camon 50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Camon 50 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 450000
Geekbench Single 750
Geekbench Multi 2100
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1208x2644 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 201 g 188 g
Price $180
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2644
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50
  • 6150 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Camon 50
$180
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 50 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (65/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Camon 50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Camon 50 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Camon 50 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Camon 50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.