Meizu 18
#917
vivo S9
#1379Category Breakdown
Meizu 18
vivo S9
Performance
90.189.1
Camera
92.791.0
Display
93.385.2
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
84.482.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
66.659.2
Summary
- The Meizu 18 features a compact build with a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display that supports a higher resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, offering superior clarity and smoother visuals compared to the vivo S9's 6.44-inch AMOLED display at 1080 x 2400 pixels and 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu is powered by the Snapdragon 888, providing a more powerful processing capability than the Mediatek Dimensity 1100 in the vivo S9.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera with OIS, but the Meizu offers additional versatility with a telephoto lens and ultrawide capabilities.
- Both devices house a 4000 mAh battery, with the Meizu supporting faster 36W charging compared to the 33W of the vivo S9.
- Software-wise, both run on Android 11, but the Meizu uses Flyme 9 while the vivo employs OriginOS 1.0, which may affect user experience differently.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu 18
vivo S9
General
Release Date
2021, March 03
2021, March 03
Announced
2021, March 03
2021, March 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.44"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 420 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1100 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 660
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP f/2.4, 79mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
36W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 40% in 15 min, 100% in 50 min
33W wired, 66% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.4 x 69.2 x 8.2 mm (6.00 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)
158.4 x 73.9 x 7.4 mm (6.24 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight
162 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Light Blue, White, Aurora
Black, White, Gradient Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Flyme 9
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass