Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO Z9s vs vivo iQOO 9
Comparison between vivo iQOO Z9s and vivo iQOO 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO Z9s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,350 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,800 nits
- against 1,200 nits
vivo iQOO 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,233,775
- against 708,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 44 W
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 360 Hz
- against 300 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 708,000 | 1,233,775 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,026 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,932 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Green | Black, White, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 182 g Best value | 206 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.3 % Best value | 87.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.5 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 4,350 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits Best value | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 398 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Schott Xensation, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Panda Glass, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E | 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,270 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,270 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO Z9s | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | I2403 | — |
