Vivo iQOO 9 China vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads — 60/100 vs 51/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 9 China is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 954,090); the Vivo iQOO 9 China has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 China
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 China vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO 9 China scores 9 points higher (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 China | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 China and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 9 China leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 35.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 China or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9 China or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China leads on camera score (42/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9 China or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China leads on performance (68/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 China over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.