Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 15/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 15 points higher (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (42/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (42/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (65/100 vs 43/100).
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 Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.