Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Faster charging: 44W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 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 V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (65/100 vs 31/100).
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 Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
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 V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.