Tecno Phantom 9 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP.
Tecno Phantom 9
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Lighter: 164g vs 173g
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Tecno Phantom 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Phantom 9 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 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 Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (37/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (30/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Tecno Phantom 9 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom 9 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.