Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo Y81i
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 188g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo Y81i
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3260 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 143g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo Y81i, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y81i (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo Y81i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 143 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y81i
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y81i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y81i
- 3260 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y81i (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y81i — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.