Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo X Fold3
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 leads — 74/100 vs 53/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold3 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X Fold3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 971,424); the Vivo X Fold3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo X Fold3
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo X Fold3, the Vivo X Fold3 scores 21 points higher (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 leads (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 leads (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo X Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo X Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold3 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo X Fold3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 21 points (74/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X Fold3 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo X Fold3 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo X Fold3 leads on performance (76/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users.