Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 12/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 188g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 18 points higher (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 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 Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (42/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 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 Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (42/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 65/100).
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 Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.