Vivo iQOO Z8 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Vivo iQOO Z8 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z8 leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,240,821 vs 971,424); the Vivo iQOO Z8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z8
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1240821 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1239 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3962 vs 2577
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z8 scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (68/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z8 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1240821 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCDIPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 6.6" LCDIPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z8 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z8 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (68/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 leads on performance (64/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z8 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 is a better fit for active users.