Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 30/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 13 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The Xiaomi 13 Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 5 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
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Xiaomi 13 Lite scores 5 points higher (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Xiaomi 13 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 188 g 171 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.