Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Civi 3

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 3 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi Civi 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Xiaomi Civi 3 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 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 Civi 3
Performance 10
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 82
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 174g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (10/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (82/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Xiaomi Civi 3 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 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 Civi 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 65/100). 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 Civi 3: The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Xiaomi Civi 3
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 1221748
Geekbench Single 1230
Geekbench Multi 3297
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm
Weight 188 g 174 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi Civi 3
  • Main: 50MP f/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 Civi 3
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi Civi 3
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 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 Civi 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 65/100).

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 Civi 3?

The Xiaomi Civi 3 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi Civi 3 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi Civi 3 leads on performance (10/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for everyday use.