Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo S17e
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo S17e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17e leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-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 S17e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo S17e
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo S17e better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo S17e, the Vivo S17e scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S17e are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo S17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 164.2×74.9×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S17e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo S17e, 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 — 57/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S17e are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S17e?
The Vivo S17e edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S17e?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo S17e — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S17e?
The Vivo S17e leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo S17e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo S17e (79/100 vs 68/100).