Vivo iQOO U5e vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Vivo iQOO U5e (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 33/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5e
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5e better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5e vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 20 points higher (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5e | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5e and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Vivo iQOO U5e by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (57/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e by 20 points (53/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5e and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO U5e has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5e over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 39/100).