vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G vs vivo V40 5G
Compare vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G vs vivo V40 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 5500mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $299 vs…

vivo
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
$299
2categories won

vivo
V40 5G
$699
3categories won
8 categories tied · 13 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 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,500 mAh.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 12GB RAM.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 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 Z9s Pro 5G vs V40 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 820,000 | 830,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 3380 | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.49 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Build | Vegan leather and AG glass options, curved metallic frame, Schott Xensation front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | V40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $299Winner | $699 |
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 5G
Vivo V40 5G combines professional ZEISS co-engineered dual 50MP cameras, IP68/IP69 extreme water resistance, a 4500-nit AMOLED screen, and an ultra-dense 5500 mAh BlueVolt battery into an ultra-slim 7.58mm frame.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
- Software
- 14