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 — 30/100 vs 27/100 (a 3-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 V21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo V21s
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 188g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo V21s, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 3 points higher (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s 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 V21s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s 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 V21s (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo V21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | |
| AnTuTu | — | 551706 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21s
- 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 V21s (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s 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 V21s (42/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (80/100 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 V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Vivo V21s 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 V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo V21s — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo V21s leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.