iQOO Z9 5G vs Vivo Y21 5G

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iQOO Z9 5G

₹16,999

Lowest price since launch

60

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Vivo Y21 5G

₹18,499

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7200MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz6.74", LCD, 120Hz
Camera50MP+2MP/16MP (Front)50MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 44W6500mAh, 44W
RAM8GB4GB
Storage128GB128GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main CameraBattery, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsBrushed Green, Graphene BlueMidnight Blue, Champagne Gold
LaunchMarch 12, 2024March 25, 2026
AvailabilityMarch 14, 2024March 25, 2026
Launch CountryIndiaIndia
Launch Price₹19,999₹18,999

Display

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

TypeAMOLEDLCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDRSDR
Size6.67 inches6.74 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch395 ppi260 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KHD+
Peak Brightness1800 nits

Body

Winner:Vivo Y21 5G

Weight188 grams209 grams
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FrameMetal Frame
Build QualityDT-Star2 PlusSGS 5-Star Drop Resistance
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersLoudspeaker
FrontGlass

Processor

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameDimensity 7200Dimensity 6300
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G610 MC4Mali-G57 MC2

Main Camera

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP0.08 MP
Camera 2 TypeDepthAuxiliary
FeaturesHDR, Night, Pro, Slow-MoDocuments Mode, Night mode, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse
StabilizationOISNo Stabilization
Videogyro-EIS, HDR

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkiniQOO FuntouchOrigin OS
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)2 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Creation, AI Documents, AI Photo Enhance, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search

Selfie Camera

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Front Camera Resolution16 MP5 MP
Front Camera TypeWideSingle
FeaturesFace unlock, Night mode, Portrait Mode
Video1080p@30fps720p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Vivo Y21 5G

Capacity5000 mAh6500 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed44 W44 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM8 GB4 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.35.4
PositioningBeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, QZSSBeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC--
Radio-FM Radio

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Side Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Proximity Sensor

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