Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo S18e
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo S18e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo S18e
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S18e scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 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 S18e and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 S18e and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo S18e 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 S18e?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo S18e — 31/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.