Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 14/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade X1 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.2mm).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 16 points higher (30/100 vs 14/100). 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 X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (42/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
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 X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade X1 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 14/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.