Vivo iQOO U1 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 15/100 (a 15-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 Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 24
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?

  • Overall rating 15/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 15 points higher (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 24/100). 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 Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO U1 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (42/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.