Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Comparison between vivo iQOO 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,233,775
- against 752,218
- Display Pixel Density
- 398 ppi
- against 374 ppi
- Weight
- 206 g
- against 271 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Body Thickness
- 6.4 mm
- against 8.6 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 7.6″
- against 6.56″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,233,775 Best value | 752,218 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x 2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Orange | Black, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 6.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 128.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.1 mm | 158.2 mm |
| Weight | 206 g Best value | 271 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.5 % | 88.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant | IPX8, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,350 mAh | 4,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 11 W |
Display
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 4:5 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,768 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,376 px Best value | 2,208 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi Best value | 374 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Foldable Display, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.2″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.73 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.22 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.44 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO 9 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-F926B, SM-F926B/DS, SM-F926U, SM-F926U1, SM-F926W, SM-F9260, SM-F926N |
