Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs Vivo iQOO Z9s
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9s leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 879,714); the Vivo iQOO Z9s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Vivo iQOO Z9s
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 203g
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, the Vivo iQOO Z9s scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | Vivo iQOO Z9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and Vivo iQOO Z9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 53/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9s (76/100 vs 44/100).