Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO Z9s
vivo S16 Pro
Performance
90.194.9
Camera
84.477.4
Display
95.691.1
Battery
37.031.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
74.984.2
Audio
87.686.6
Overall
70.566.2
Summary
- The vivo iQOO Z9s features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1800 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the vivo S16 Pro has a slightly larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a similar refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the iQOO Z9s is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 chipset, whereas the S16 Pro utilizes the Dimensity 8200, offering potentially better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera with OIS, but the S16 Pro includes an additional ultrawide lens, enhancing versatility, and it features a higher resolution 50 MP selfie camera compared to the 16 MP on the Z9s.
- The Z9s has a larger 5500 mAh battery with 44W charging, while the S16 Pro has a 4600 mAh battery but supports faster 66W charging.
- Software-wise, the Z9s runs on Android 14 with Funtouch 14, while the S16 Pro operates on Android 13 with OriginOS 3, indicating a difference in the software experience and update longevity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO Z9s
vivo S16 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, August 21
2022, December 22
Announced
2024, August 21
2022, December 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.77"
6.78"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Schott Xensation
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Mali-G610 MC6
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5500 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5500 mAh
4600 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired7.5W reverse wired
66W wired, 50% in 19 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.7 x 75 x 7.5 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Weight
180 g
182 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Matte, Onyx Green
Black, Mint
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 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.3, 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, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, (unconfirmed stereo speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

