vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9 5G
Compare vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 5160mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $439 vs $699…
vivo
iQOO Neo 9 Pro
$439
9categories won
vivo
vivo iQOO Z9 5G
$699
0categories won
4 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Z9 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9 Pro. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the vivo iQOO Z9 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro wins on endurance with 5,160 mAh and 120W fast charging.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 12GB RAM.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $439 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 1800 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,650,000Winner | 730,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 5580Winner | 3200 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g |
| Thickness | 7.99 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Build | Plastic frame, vegan leather or glass back, glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $439Winner | $699 |
vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro
Combining the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with an eye-popping Fiery Red dual-tone vegan leather finish, a 144Hz LTPO AMOLED panel, and a massive 5160mAh battery that fills in 25 minutes with 120W charging.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
vivo iQOO Z9 5G
iQOO Z9 5G reigns as a budget performance champion thanks to MediaTek's 4nm Dimensity 7200 processor, a 1800-nit 120Hz AMOLED panel, and a Sony IMX882 50MP sensor with optical stabilization.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7200
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 14, Funtouch 14