Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,925 vs 971,424); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027925 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3111 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1131
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) 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 Z9 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (63/100 vs 48/100).