iQOO Z9vsTecno Camon 30 Premier
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Tecno Camon 30 Premier wins
Verdict
Tecno Camon 30 Premier wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Tecno Camon 30 Premier is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 449 — USD 150 more than the iQOO Z9. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Tecno Camon 30 Premier takes Performance — led by storage (512 GB).
- Tecno Camon 30 Premier takes Display — led by pixel density (451 ppi).
- Tecno Camon 30 Premier takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Tecno Camon 30 Premier takes Battery — led by charging speed (70 W).
- iQOO Z9 takes Price — led by price (299 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose iQOO Z9 if you want…
- Choose iQOO Z9 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,800 nits vs 1,400 nits.
- Choose iQOO Z9 if you want a lower price — 299 USD vs 449 USD.
Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want…
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 950,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want a bigger screen — 6.77 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want a sharper screen — 451 ppi vs 395 ppi.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want better video quality — 74 pts vs 62 pts.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want a better camera — 116 pts vs 92 pts.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if you want faster charging — 70 W vs 44 W.
At a glance
- iQOO Z9
- Tecno Camon 30 Premier
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
iQOO Z9
Choose iQOO Z9 if price matters most. It costs USD 299, the lowest price in this group.
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Choose Tecno Camon 30 Premier if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 449.
Pros & cons
iQOO Z9
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Strong chip for the price
- 44 W charging
- No telephoto
- Plastic frame
- Average low-light camera
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 3x periscope zoom
- 70 W charging
- Bright LTPO AMOLED
- Dimensity 8200 is not flagship-tier
- Limited software support
- No wireless charging