Vivo iQOO Neo9 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,819,685 vs 971,424); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1819685 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 190g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 leads (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (80/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1819685 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo9 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (76/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (67/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (80/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 leads on performance (76/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a better fit for active users.