Vivo iQOO Z9s Review

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Main Features

Launched in August 2024

6.8" - 388 PPI

2 Cameras

MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Chipset

128/256 GB Storage

5500 mAh Battery

182 g (6.42 oz)

Replaced by Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro

Expected OS Support Ends in: 1.5 year(s)

Expected Security Support Ends in: 2.5 year(s)

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Vivo iQOO Z9s Overview

Vivo iQOO Z9s is a Android phone with a 50.0 MP main camera and a 16.0 MP selfie camera. iQOO Z9s features a 6.8" sized AMOLED screen with 1080 x 2392 pixels resolution. Vivo released iQOO Z9s to market in August 2024.

Vivo replaced the older Vivo iQOO Z9 5G with this model and later iQOO Z9s was replaced with Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro.Follow the links to compare these phones in detail:
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iQOO Z9s is a member of Vivo's iQOO series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Vivo iQOO Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance Compare	January 2025	6.8"	2 (50 MP + 8 MP)	196 g (6.91 oz)
Vivo iQOO 13 Compare	November 2024	6.8"	3 (50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP)	207 g (7.3 oz)
Vivo IQOO Neo 10 Compare	November 2024	6.8"	2 (50 MP + 8 MP)	199 g (7.02 oz)
Vivo IQOO Neo 10 Pro Compare	November 2024	6.8"	2 (50 MP + 50 MP)	199 g (7.02 oz)
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Plus Compare	September 2024	6.8"	2 (50 MP + 8 MP)	196 g (6.91 oz)
Vivo iQOO Z9s	August 2024	6.8"	2 (50 MP + 2 MP)	182 g (6.42 oz)

Vivo iQOO Z9s PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Vivo iQOO Z9s review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

Recent Model (August 2024)

High Screen Refresh rate of 120 Hz

Adaptive Refresh Rate Screen

High Max Screen Brightness of 1800 nits

HDR Support (HDR10+)

Large 6.8" Screen

High Screen to Body ratio of 90.2%

Always-on Screen

DCI-P3 Color Space

IP64 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (in-display)

8/12GB RAM

128/256 GB Storage

5500 mAh Battery

Reverse Charging Support

Fast Charging Support (% in min)

50 MP Main Camera

4K Video Recording Up to Up to 60FPS

240 FPS (1080p) Slow Motion recording

Bokeh Mode

Pro Shooting Mode

16 MP Selfie Camera

Bluetooth v5.4

2 SIM Slots

5G Support

Stereo Speakers

FM Radio

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

CONs

No significant CONS

Vivo iQOO Z9s Physical Specs

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Vivo iQOO Z9s, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

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Vivo iQOO Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro Compare	August 2024	6.8"	190 g (6.7 oz)
Vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro Compare	December 2023	6.8"	190 g (6.7 oz)
Vivo iQOO Neo 8 Pro Compare	May 2023	6.8"	192 g (6.77 oz)
Vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro Plus Compare	July 2024	6.8"	198 g (6.98 oz)
Vivo iQOO Z9 5G Compare	March 2024	6.8"	194.8 g (6.87 oz)
Vivo iQOO Neo 9 Compare	December 2023	6.8"	190 g (6.7 oz)
Vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro Compare	May 2024	6.8"	190 g (6.7 oz)
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Plus Compare	September 2024	6.8"	196 g (6.91 oz)

Vivo iQOO Z9s Features and Specification

The Vivo iQOO Z9s was released in August 2024, following the Vivo iQOO Z9 5G. This device is in the early phase of its lifecycle. You can expect approximately 3 more years of security update support.

Here is the timeline of the Vivo iQOO Z9s series:

Vivo iQOO Z9sAugust 2024

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo PlusSeptember 2024

Vivo iQOO 13November 2024

Vivo IQOO Neo 10November 2024

Vivo IQOO Neo 10 ProNovember 2024

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo EnduranceJanuary 2025

GENERAL
Brand	Vivo
Launch Date	August 2024
Product Series	Vivo iQOO
Predecessor Model
Successor Model	Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
Operating System	Android 14
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	163.72 mm (6.45")
Width	75 mm (2.95")
Thickness	7.49 mm (0.29")
Weight	182 g (6.42 oz)
Waterproof	IP64
Available Colors	Black Green
Frame Material	Plastic
SCREEN
Screen Size	6.77"
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Resolution	1080 x 2392 pixels
PPI	388
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	1800 nits
HDR Support	HDR10+
Screen Protection	Schott Xensation
Screen-to-Body Ratio	90.2%
Display Features	DCI-P3 Always-On Display DC Dimming
CHIPSET
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300
CPU Cores	8 (4 + 4)
Architecture	4 cores @2 GHz: Cortex-A55 4 cores @2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78
Max Clock	2630 MHz
Lithography Process	4 nm
Graphics	Mali-G615 MP2
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	8/12 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X
Memory Clock	2630 MHz
Channels	2
Storage Size	128/256 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.2
Memory Card	No
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	5500 mAh
Max Charging Power	44 W
Battery Type	Li-Po
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	No
Reverse Charging	Yes
Fast Charging	Yes
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	50 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	LED
Image Stabilization	Digital
8K Video	No
4K Video	Up to 60 FPS
HD Video	Up to 60 FPS
Slow Motion	240 FPS (1080p)
Camera Set-up	2 (50 MP + 2 MP)
Depth Camera	2 MP
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	16.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.5
Pixel Size	1 micron
Sensor Size	1/3.0"
Video Resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Bluetooth Features	LE
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	2
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC
Infrared Port