Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 18/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 196g).
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 15 points higher (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (37/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 18/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.