Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads — 54/100 vs 30/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 24 points (54/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 63
Design 16
Value for money 48
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra scores 24 points higher (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (65/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1796720
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm
Weight 188 g 227 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
63
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
$900
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (30/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (65/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 24 points (54/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 54/100.

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

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.