Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE S30
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE S30
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 188g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 14/100). 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 S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (42/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 184 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (42/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
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 S30?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the ZTE S30 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.