Vivo iQOO Z10 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z10 leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,032,527 vs 971,424).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z10
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1032527 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 7300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1161
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z10 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z10 scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z10 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1032527 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z10 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z10 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 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 Z10 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (71/100 vs 48/100).
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 Z10 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z10 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.