Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 19/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 188g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 11 points higher (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (42/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 9 | |
| 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 | — | $400 |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (42/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.