Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo V21s
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-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 iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 562,447); the Vivo V21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo V21s
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 562447
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V21s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 188g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo V21s, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo V21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 562447 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo V21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Vivo V21s by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (48/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Vivo V21s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo V21s — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo V21s leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo V21s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 25/100).