Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo V40 SE
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 49/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 568,395); the Vivo V40 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo V40 SE
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2115
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo V40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo V40 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Vivo V40 SE by 70.9% 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 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Vivo V40 SE by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo V40 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 46/100).