Vivo iQOO 9T vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 9T is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 971,424); the Vivo iQOO 9T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9T
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 206g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9T vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO 9T scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (68/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9T | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" 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 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9T and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 9T leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (68/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 9T edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 9T has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 9T leads on camera score (42/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 9T leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9T over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.