Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo S16e

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 30/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo S16e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 37
Design 66
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 187g vs 188g

  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S16e received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S16e: The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Vivo S16e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Exynos 1080
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 44W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 188 g 187 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo S16e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S16e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo S16e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S16e?

Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo S16e.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S16e?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo S16e — 30/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo S16e?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.