vivo iQOO Z5x
#987
vivo iQOO Z9x
#986Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO Z5x
vivo iQOO Z9x
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.347.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
67.567.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
66.866.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Silver
Tornado Green (Northern Green), Storm Grey (Mystic Black), White
Foldable
✗
✗
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)
Software
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 (International), OriginOS (China)
OS Version
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 (International), OriginOS (China)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes