Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi A1

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi A1 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Xiaomi A1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?

  • Overall rating 11/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi A1, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 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 Xiaomi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). 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.
Xiaomi A1: The Xiaomi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Xiaomi A1
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi A1
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi A1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi A1
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Xiaomi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

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 Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi A1 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.