Vivo iQOO Z7i vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Vivo iQOO Z7i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 34/100 (a 19-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 530,583).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7i
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7i better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2032
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 42/100)
- 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 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7i vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 19 points higher (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). 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 Z7i (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (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 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7i | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS Ocean | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- 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 Z7i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7i and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Vivo iQOO Z7i by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (57/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (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 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7i and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z7i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7i 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 Z7i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7i 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).