Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 188g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). 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 Play (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 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 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
performance
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 Play (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 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 Play?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.