Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo S17t
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo S17t (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17t leads — 56/100 vs 53/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S17t is faster in AnTuTu (1,029,484 vs 971,424); the Vivo S17t has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo S17t
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1146
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2336
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo S17t better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1029484 vs 971424
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo S17t, the Vivo S17t scores 3 points higher (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17t leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S17t are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17t is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17t is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S17t are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17t and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo S17t | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1029484 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 2336 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S17t
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17t
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17t
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo S17t, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S17t leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 5.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S17t are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17t is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17t is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S17t are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17t and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S17t?
The Vivo S17t edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S17t?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo S17t — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S17t?
The Vivo S17t leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo S17t?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo S17t (44/100 vs 32/100).