vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
Compare vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5160mAh vs…
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iQOO Neo 9 Pro
$439
8categories won
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iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
$299
5categories won
8 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G takes the lead, while the iQOO Neo 9 Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 80W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 12GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G wins on budget and value at $299 compared to $439.
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 iQOO Z9s Pro 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.77" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800Winner | 1080 x 2392 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,650,000Winner | 820,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 5580Winner | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 185 gWinner |
| Thickness | 7.99 mm | 7.49 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP64 |
| Build | Plastic frame, vegan leather or glass back, glass front | Vegan leather and AG glass options, curved metallic frame, Schott Xensation front |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 yearsWinner | 2 years |
| Security updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $439 | $299Winner |
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 Z9s Pro 5G
The iQOO Z9s Pro 5G blends premium curved screen luxury with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 power. Featuring a luminous 4,500 nits curved AMOLED panel, 5,500mAh battery with 80W FlashCharge, Sony 50MP OIS camera, and a stunning Flamboyant Orange vegan leather back.
- Display
- 6.77"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh