Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO 9 vs vivo iQOO Z11i
Comparison between vivo iQOO 9 and vivo iQOO Z11i: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The vivo iQOO 9 is the better fit for buyers focused on performance, display, and cameras: its AnTuTu result is 1,233,775 versus 456,552, and it has an AMOLED display plus a rear ultrawide camera missing from the vivo iQOO Z11i. The Z11i suits buyers who want a larger battery and a newer Android version.
The iQOO 9 pairs AMOLED with 1080 px by 2376 px resolution; the Z11i uses IPS LCD and offers 720 px by 1600 px. For the rear main camera, the 9 has 48 MP and 4K video, against 13 MP and 1080p video on the Z11i. It also adds a rear ultrawide camera.
The Z11i’s 6,500 mAh battery is larger than the iQOO 9’s 4,350 mAh battery, while the 9 charges at 120 W versus 15 W. The Z11i brings Android 16 instead of Android 12, plus a 3.5 mm audio jack and infrared; the iQOO 9 offers Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, and maximum download speeds of 7,500 Mbps versus 2,500 Mbps.
vivo iQOO 9
The vivo iQOO 9 is the better buy for performance-focused buyers: it scores 1,233,775 in AnTuTu versus 456,552.
vivo iQOO Z11i
The vivo iQOO Z11i is the better buy for buyers seeking a larger battery: 6,500 mAh versus 4,350 mAh.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo iQOO 9, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,233,775
- against 456,552
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
vivo iQOO Z11i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 4,350 mAh
- OS Version
- 16
- against 12
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,233,775 Best value | 456,552 |
| 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 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Orange | Blue, Gold, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.1 mm | 167.4 mm |
| Weight | 206 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.5 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant | IP65, IP68, IP69 |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,350 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.74″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,376 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 16 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value | A2DP, aptX Adaptive, EDR, HID, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoWiFi, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX Adaptive, EDR, HID, LE, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO 9 | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V2559UA |
