vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
#1717
vivo Y36i
#1876Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
vivo Y36i
Performance
86.384.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.780.7
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
75.472.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.653.9
Summary
- The vivo iQOO Z9 Lite and vivo Y36i both feature a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 720 x 1612 resolution, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the iQOO Z9 Lite is equipped with a more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, while the Y36i uses the Dimensity 6020, resulting in slightly better processing power for the Z9 Lite.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Z9 Lite boasting a 50 MP main camera compared to the Y36i's 13 MP, providing superior photography options.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The Z9 Lite runs on Android 14 with Funtouch 14, while the Y36i operates on Android 13 with OriginOS 3, indicating a more updated software experience for the Z9 Lite.
- Build quality is similar, with both having glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Z9 Lite is slightly lighter at 185g compared to the Y36i's 186g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
vivo Y36i
General
Release Date
2024, July 15
2023, December 09
Announced
2024, July 15
2023, December 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAFAnti-stroboscopic sensor
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wiredReverse wired
15W wiredReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
163.7 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.44 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
185 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Mocha Brown, Aqua Flow
Purple, Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass