Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 18/100 (a 12-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 Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 12 points higher (30/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (42/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (42/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
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 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.