Vivo V30vsiQOO Z9s
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Vivo V30 wins
Verdict
Vivo V30 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Vivo V30 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 399 — USD 160 more than the iQOO Z9s. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Vivo V30 takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Vivo V30 takes Display — led by pixel density (453 ppi).
- Vivo V30 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (50 MP).
- Vivo V30 takes Battery — led by charging speed (80 W).
- iQOO Z9s takes Price — led by price (239 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Vivo V30 if you want…
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 780,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want a sharper screen — 453 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want better video quality — 72 pts vs 60 pts.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want a better camera — 108 pts vs 92 pts.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 44 W.
Choose iQOO Z9s if you want…
- Choose iQOO Z9s if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,800 nits vs 1,300 nits.
- Choose iQOO Z9s if you want longer battery life — 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose iQOO Z9s if you want a lower price — 239 USD vs 399 USD.
At a glance
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- iQOO Z9s
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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?
Vivo V30
Choose Vivo V30 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 399.
iQOO Z9s
Choose iQOO Z9s if price matters most. It costs USD 239, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Vivo V30
- Great 50 MP selfie
- 80 W fast charging
- Slim 7.5 mm body
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is mid-tier
- No telephoto
- Single speaker
iQOO Z9s
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Dimensity 7300
- 5,500 mAh battery
- No ultrawide
- Plastic frame
- No telephoto