Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 188g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) ZTE Blade V50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 44W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 178 g
Price $351
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
ZTE Blade V50
$351
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.