Category Breakdown
vivo V9 6GB
vivo Z1
Performance
74.474.4
Camera
38.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.925.9
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
55.860.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.443.7
Summary
- The vivo V9 6GB and vivo Z1 share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Z1 is slightly lighter at 149.3g compared to the V9's 150g.
- Both feature a 1080 x 2280 pixel IPS LCD display, with the V9 measuring 6.3 inches and the Z1 at 6.26 inches, offering comparable pixel densities.
- Performance-wise, both utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset and have options for 64GB storage with 6GB RAM, although the Z1 also offers a 4GB RAM variant.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both devices featuring a 13 MP rear camera and a 12 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is the same at 3260 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Both run on Android 8.1 with Funtouch 4, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V9 6GB
vivo Z1
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3260 mAh
3260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.8 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
154.8 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
149.3 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Red
Sapphire blue, Enamel blue, Hyun red, Enamel black, Black gold limited edition, Aurora Special Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

