Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo Y500i

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500i leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Vivo Y500i edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo Y500i scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500i: The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Vivo Y500i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 560863
Geekbench Single 923
Geekbench Multi 2249
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 44W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 219 g
Price $180
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Vivo Y500i
$180
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (65/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y500i?

The Vivo Y500i edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y500i?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo Y500i?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.