Category Breakdown
vivo Z1Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
46.347.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
60.861.2
Summary
- The vivo Z1Pro features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z1Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9S utilizes the newer Snapdragon 720G, offering improved efficiency.
- The camera system on the Redmi Note 9S is significantly more advanced with a 48 MP main sensor compared to the Z1Pro's 16 MP, providing better versatility and detail in photos.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Z1Pro at 5000 mAh and the Redmi Note 9S at 5020 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- The build quality of the Redmi Note 9S is superior, featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, compared to the glass front and plastic back of the Z1Pro.
- Finally, the software experience on the Redmi Note 9S starts with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 12, while the Z1Pro runs on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Z1Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
General
Release Date
2019
2020, March 23
Announced
2019
2020, March 23
Description
Also known as vivo Z1 Pro
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, AF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
32 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30/120fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.4 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
201 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sonic Blue, Sonic Black, Mirror Black
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Funtouch 10
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Funtouch 10
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

