iQOO Z9 alternatives
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2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
6x Cortex-A510
2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75
6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)
f/2.2, (wide), PDAF
0.08 MP
f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
1080p@30/60fps
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
f/2.2, (wide)
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the iQOO Z9 with its Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4nm) performs better than the Vivo Y18i with the Unisoc Unisoc T612 (12nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
iQOO Z9 offers 2 years of OS updates, whereas Vivo Y18i provides 1 years. For security updates, iQOO Z9 offers 3 years of support compared to Vivo Y18i's 2 years.
iQOO Z9 features a superior AMOLED display, while Vivo Y18i comes with an LCD panel. In terms of smoothness, iQOO Z9 offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. iQOO Z9 also boasts a brighter screen with 1800 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, iQOO Z9 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. iQOO Z9 also supports faster wired charging at 44W, compared to 15W on Vivo Y18i.
Both phones feature the same IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.