Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo V21e
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 21/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo V21e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo V21e
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 188g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo V21e, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 9 points higher (30/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e leads (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (42/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 65/100).
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 V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Vivo V21e by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo V21e — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.