Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Blade A33S

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 6/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 24 points (30/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A33S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 30
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 216g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?

  • Overall rating 6/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 24 points higher (30/100 vs 6/100). 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 12/100). 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 Blade A33S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (65/100 vs 30/100). 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 Blade A33S: The ZTE Blade A33S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) ZTE Blade A33S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 2 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54 IP52
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm
Weight 188 g 216 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade A33S
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A33S
  • 6.3" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Blade A33S
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
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 Blade A33S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (42/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (65/100 vs 30/100).

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 Blade A33S?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 24 points (30/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade A33S?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 6/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Blade A33S?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Blade A33S?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A33S is a better fit for everyday use.