Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Blade A7

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. 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 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the ZTE Blade A7 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 188g).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A7
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 188g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Blade A7, 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 2/100). 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 ZTE Blade A7 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (27/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 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.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A7: The ZTE Blade A7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) ZTE Blade A7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1560
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3200 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 146 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade A7
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A7
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Blade A7
  • 3200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
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 A7 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (27/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (42/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 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.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Blade A7?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade A7?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Blade A7?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Blade A7?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A7 is a better fit for everyday use.