Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Blade V40
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) 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 main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Blade V40
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Blade V40, 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 Blade V40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). 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) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 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 | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- 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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
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) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
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?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Blade V40?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.