Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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A5
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
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A5
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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iQOO Z9s
Screen size (6.77")
WinsWeight
iQOO Z9s
Total weight (180g)
WinsValue
iQOO Z9s
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.1/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | A5 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.67" | 6.77" | |
| 720 × 1,604 | 1,080 × 2,392 | |
| IPS LCD, 120Hz | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,000 nits | 1,800 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh | |
| 45W | 44W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 194g | 180g | |
| 8mm | 7.5mm | |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front, plastic frame | — | |
| IP65 | — | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo iQOO Z9s
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo iQOO Z9s
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo iQOO Z9s
Highest resolution main camera.