iQoo Z9x 5G vs Vivo T3x 5G: Comparison of two affordable 5G smartphones
Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo expanded its smartphone portfolio in India this week by unveiling its latest affordable 5G smartphone, the iQoo Z9x 5G. This new budget 5G smartphone comes with Full HD+ display and Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. The iQoo Z9x is priced at Rs 12,999 and comes with a 50MP primary sensor and a 6000mAh battery.
The smartphone competes with the Vivo T3x 5G smartphone that was launched in April. Priced at Rs 13,499, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, but packs a large 6,000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. This is how the two affordable 5G smartphones can be compared:
iQoo Z9x 5G vs Vivo T3x 5G: A comparison
| Feature | iQoo Z9x 5G | Vivo T3x 5G |
| Variants | Rs 12,999 (4GB+128GB:), Rs 14,499 (6GB+128GB) and Rs 15,999 (8GB+128GB) | Rs 13,499 (4GB+128GB), Rs 14,999 (6GB+128GB) and Rs 16,499 (8GB+128GB) |
| Display | 6.71-inch Full HD+ (1080×2408 pixels) display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness | 6.72-inch FHD+ Ultra Vision display with 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM & Storage | 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM packed with 128GB storage, xpandable up to 1TB via microSD | 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD |
| Operating System | Android 14 with FunTouchOS 14 | Android 14 with FunTouchOS 14 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (f/1.8) + 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4) | 50MP primary + 8MP secondary + 2MP bokeh camera |
| Front Camera | 8MP (f/2.05) | 8MP |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K (8GB version only) |
| Additional Features | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP64 dust and water resistant rating | Hidden Photos security feature |
| Battery | 5000mAh with fast charging support | 6000mAh with 44W fast charging support |
| Colour Options | Storm Grey, Tornado Green | Crimson Bliss, Celestial Green |
| Availability | Amazon.in, iQoo India e-store | Flipkart, vivo India e-store, partner retail stores |
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
