Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 203g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (65/100 vs 46/100).
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 ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for everyday use.