Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo V23 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo V23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V23 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 960,724); the Vivo V23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo V23 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1143
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo V23 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3353 vs 2577
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 188g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo V23 Pro, the Vivo V23 Pro scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo V23 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo V23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V23 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V23 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo V23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Vivo V23 Pro by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo V23 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Vivo V23 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo V23 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Vivo V23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo V23 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo V23 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).