Vivo iQOO Z9

Name: Vivo iQOO Z9
Brand: Vivo

Display6.67" 1080 x 2400 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7200 (4 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5000 mAh

7.1GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41

5G bands

1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2024, March 12

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163.2 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm (6.43 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)

Weight

188 g (6.63 oz)

Build

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type

AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR, 1800 nits (peak)

Size

6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Protection

Dragontrail Star 2 Plus

Platform

Android 14, Funtouch 14

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x Cortex-A510)

GPU

Mali-G610 MC4

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Type

UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR

Selfie Camera

Module

16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm

Features

1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS

NFC

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Charging

44W wired, 50% in 30 min

Misc

Colors

Brushed Green, Graphene Blue

Models

I2302, I2218

SAR

0.98 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

1080p AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits peakThe 120Hz refresh keeps scrolling smooth, and 1800-nit peak brightness means you can read it outdoors in direct sun, though the 395 ppi density is standard for a 6.67-inch screen.

performance

Dimensity 7200, Mali-G610 GPUThis chipset handles everyday tasks and lighter games (think Genshin Impact on medium settings), but will struggle with sustained high-end gaming or heavy multitasking at full settings.

battery

5000mAh, about 6 to 7 hours screen-onFor typical daily use (social media, messaging, some video), you'll make it through a day, but heavy use will need a top-up by evening.

charging

44W wired, roughly 60 to 75 minutes fullHalf charge in 30 minutes is stated; a full charge from zero takes considerably longer, so plan for a lunch-break charge if you're at risk of running dry.

camera

50MP main with OIS, f/1.8 apertureThe large sensor (1/1.95 inch) and optical stabilization handle low-light shots and steady video well; 4K video is available at 30fps, adequate for social media but not for professional work.

durability

IP54, Dragontrail Star 2 Plus glassIP54 means water splashes and light dust won't damage it, but you can't submerge it; the cover glass resists scratches but isn't as strong as Gorilla Glass Armor on pricier phones.