Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo S16
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S16 leads — 59/100 vs 53/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 971,424); the Vivo S16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo S16
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo S16 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
- Lighter: 182g vs 188g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo S16, the Vivo S16 scores 6 points higher (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo S16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S16 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo S16 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo S16?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.