Tecno Phantom 9 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 10/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 188g).
Tecno Phantom 9
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 164g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Tecno Phantom 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 20 points higher (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). 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 Tecno Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (27/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Phantom 9 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 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 Tecno Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (27/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (95/100 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 Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Phantom 9 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom 9 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.