Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo Y38
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y38 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 568,395); the Vivo Y38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo Y38
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2115
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). 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, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Vivo Y38 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, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Vivo Y38 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo Y38 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo Y38?
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 56/100).