Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo Y78

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y78 leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo Y78 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo Y78 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 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 Y78
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 42
Design 78
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo Y78 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 177g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo Y78, the Vivo Y78 scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y78 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y78 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y78 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo Y78 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y78: The Vivo Y78 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Vivo Y78
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 806012
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 2398
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 177 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y78
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y78
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y78
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y78 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y78 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y78 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y78?

The Vivo Y78 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Y78?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y78 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y78?

The Vivo Y78 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo Y78?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y78 is a better fit for everyday use.