Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo V23 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 750,481); the Vivo V23 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo V23 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V23 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 188g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo V23 5G, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G 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 V23 5G (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo V23 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V23 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V23 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V23 5G
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo V23 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Vivo V23 5G by 29.4% 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 51/100).
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 V23 5G 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 V23 5G (48/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Vivo V23 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo V23 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo V23 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo V23 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo V23 5G (51/100 vs 32/100).