Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo Y36i
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 35/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 530,583).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo Y36i
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2032
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo Y36i better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo Y36i, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 18 points higher (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y36i are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo Y36i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y36i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y36i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y36i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo Y36i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Vivo Y36i by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (57/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y36i are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y36i — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo Y36i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 44/100).