Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro vs iQOO Z9 5G (India)
31chipPerformancechip30.7
40.2Display57.8
39.5Camera42.6
74.3Battery52.1
49.3Features52
7 spec wins — Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro4 spec wins — iQOO Z9 5G (India)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro scores 45 against 44.9 for iQOO Z9 5G (India). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 52
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 100% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the iQOO Z9 5G (India)
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 40
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 40
- 157% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 700 nits
- 56% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 18 mm
- 55% lower weight: 188 g vs 420 g
Display
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | iQOO Z9 5G (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 1,800 nits+157% |
| Screen-to-body | 71.5 % | 91.9 %+29% |
Performance
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | iQOO Z9 5G (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | iQOO Z9 5G (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.79 |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | iQOO Z9 5G (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+100% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 55 W+25% | 44 W |
Design
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | iQOO Z9 5G (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 420 g | 188 g+55% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 7.8 mm+56% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | iQOO Z9 5G (India) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | iQOO Z9 5G (India) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (DokeOS 5.0) | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | iQOO Z9 5G (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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