Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 15
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 leads — 73/100 vs 30/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 has the bigger battery (5240 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi 15
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 5240 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 15 scores 43 points higher (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2923262 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $635 |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for active users.