iQOO Z9x 5G vs Vivo S2
46.7Performance28.9
45.4Display65.5
29Camera34.1
61.5Battery70.9
73.3Features57.3
2 spec wins — iQOO Z9x 5G6 spec wins — Vivo S2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO Z9x 5G scores 48.5 against 48.5 for Vivo S2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO Z9x 5G edges ahead in performance and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO Z9x 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 57
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 62
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | 3D Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 449 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 3,000 nits+200% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,050 mAh+18% |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 44 W |
Design
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OriginOS 4) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |