Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 44W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 191 g
Price $485
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (62/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.