vivo iQOO Z9 5G vs vivo V40
Compare vivo iQOO Z9 5G vs vivo V40 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs $449. Full…

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vivo iQOO Z9 5G
$699
0categories won

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V40
$449
9categories won
4 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo V40 takes the overall win
The vivo V40 proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO Z9 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the V40 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the V40. Choose the V40 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the vivo iQOO Z9 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
V40 takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
V40 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 12GB RAM.
V40 takes photography with 50MP optics.
V40 wins on budget and value at $449 compared to $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.
vivo iQOO Z9 5G vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 730,000 | 830,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3200 | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.58 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $449Winner |
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
vivo V40
The vivo V40 achieves an engineering marvel: packaging a colossal 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery into an astonishingly svelte 7.58mm body with IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance and ZEISS portrait optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh