Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo S15
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S15 leads — 57/100 vs 53/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S15 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 971,424); the Vivo S15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo S15
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo S15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo S15, the Vivo S15 scores 4 points higher (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S15 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo S15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo S15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S15 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S15?
The Vivo S15 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S15?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo S15 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S15?
The Vivo S15 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo S15?
The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users.