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.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the ZTE S30 by just 6 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 S30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 14
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE S30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.