Vivo iQOO 9 SE vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 971,424); the Vivo iQOO 9 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 SE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 SE vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO 9 SE scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 SE | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.4×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 SE and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 9 SE leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE leads on performance (64/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 SE over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a better fit for active users.