Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs Vivo V40
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo V40 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V40 leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Vivo V40
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V40 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs the Vivo V40, the Vivo V40 scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 leads (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Vivo V40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | Vivo V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.0×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and Vivo V40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (60/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Vivo V40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo V40 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Vivo V40?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo V40 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo V40 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) over the Vivo V40?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo V40 (60/100 vs 32/100).