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vivo iQOO Z5x

vivo iQOO Z5x

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vivo iQOO Z9x

vivo iQOO Z9x

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Category Breakdown

vivo iQOO Z5x
vivo iQOO Z9x
Performance
87.385.8
Camera
54.554.1
Display
80.385.8
Battery
33.737.7
Build
65.867.9
Connectivity
79.883.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
58.569.6

Summary

  • The vivo iQOO Z5x features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the vivo iQOO Z9x has a slightly larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but offers a peak brightness of 1000 nits.
  • In terms of performance, the Z5x is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chipset, whereas the Z9x utilizes the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.
  • Both devices have a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, but the Z9x includes a depth sensor instead of a macro lens.
  • The Z5x has a 5000 mAh battery, while the Z9x boasts a larger 6000 mAh capacity, both supporting 44W charging.
  • Regarding software, the Z5x runs on Android 11 with OriginOS, while the Z9x comes with Android 14 and offers stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

vivo iQOO Z5x
vivo iQOO Z9x

General

Release Date

2021, October 20
2024, April 24

Announced

2021, October 20
2024, April 24

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.58"
6.72"

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak)

Resolution

1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

120Hz
120Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G68 MC4
Adreno 710

Memory

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh
6000 mAh

Battery Details

5000 mAh
6000 mAh

Charging Details

44W wired, 70% in 38 min
44W wiredReverse wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

164 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
165.7 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)

Weight

189 g
199 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Black, Orange, Silver
Tornado Green (Northern Green), Storm Grey (Mystic Black), White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive

NFC

USB

USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 (International), OriginOS (China)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass