vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G vs vivo V40
Compare vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 5500mAh…
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iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
$299
3categories won
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V40
$449
7categories won
11 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 claims the overall win over the vivo V40, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the V40 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G. Choose the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 80W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and smooth everyday multitasking.
V40 takes photography with 50MP optics.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 vs $449.
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 Z9s Pro 5G vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nits | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 820,000 | 830,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 3380 | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.49 mm | 7.58 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | Vegan leather and AG glass options, curved metallic frame, Schott Xensation front | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 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 | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $299Winner | $449 |
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
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