vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs vivo iQOO Z9s Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
vivo iQOO Z9 (China) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
vivo iQOO Z9 (China) wins 1 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraTie8080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO Z9 (China)9591
- DisplayTie8989
- ConnectivityTie6565
- SecurityTie3434
- ValueTie8585
- vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- vivo iQOO Z9s Pro charges faster80W vs 44W
- vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.77"
- vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is lighter185 g vs 188 g
- vivo iQOO Z9s Pro has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
- vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is better protected from water and dustIP64 vs IP54
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo iQOO Z9 (China) wins — BeastScore 89.3/100
After comparing all the specs, vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 89.3 vs top rival 88.5 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 mAh more).
Higher overall BeastScore: 89.3 vs top rival 88.5 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 mAh more)
Significantly faster wired charging: 80W vs max 44W
Common questions
Which is better: vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.3/100 compared to vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (88.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.3 vs top rival 88.5 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Z9s Pro has a 6.77-inch display and 5500 mAh battery.
How do vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and vivo iQOO Z9s Pro compare for speed?
vivo iQOO Z9 (China) scores 95/100 for performance; vivo iQOO Z9s Pro scores 95/100.
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