Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 10/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 20 points higher (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). 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 Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $460 |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
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 Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (27/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.