Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 5W

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Lite better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Lite, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). 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 ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). 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 50 Lite (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Lite: The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: —
24
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 6.6"
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

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 50 Lite (65/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.