iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 16e
Quick Comparison
iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 16e. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16e has better resolution of 2532 x 1170 than iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 16e
| Name | iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 16e |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4005 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 56790 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 21, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 19, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone 16e is Rs. 56790.
Display comparison
iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 16e's 6.1 inch screen. iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 16e has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 457 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.7% than Apple's phone ~ 87.1%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 16e's lower 8 GB RAM. iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 16e (128 GB).
Camera comparison
iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 16e's 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 16e's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 16e has version 18 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | iQOO Z9s (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 16e |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | I2403, Z9s | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 21, 2024 | February 19, 2025 |
| In The Box | Documentation, Type-A to Type C Cable, USB Power Adapter, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied) | iPhone with iOS 18, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.72 x 7.49 mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 167 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Titanium Matte, Onyx Green | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07B) | Color OLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 457 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.7% | ~ 87.1% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield Glass | |
| Features | 1800nits Brightness, 2160 Hz PWM Dimming, 100% P3 Color Gamut, 8000000:1 Contrast Ratio | HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 800 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness (HDR), Fingerprint-Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Display Zoom, Reachability |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Small Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78 | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, wifi direct | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC, Digital Compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon Micro-Location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope Sensor | Face ID, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Gaming Mode , Dual Stereo Speakers, LPDDR4X RAM, Wet Touch Technology | Action Button, Aluminium Design, Glass Back, Apple Intelligence, Hearing Aid Compatible, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, NVMe Storage |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 2 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), Also Enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 (50MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Live photo | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Portrait Mode with Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63MP), Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red-Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG, 720p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 30 fps, Slow-Motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-Lapse Video with Stabilisation, Night Mode Time-Lapse, QuickTake Video, Optical Image Stabilisation for Video, Digital Zoom Up to 6x, Audio Zoom, True Tone Flash, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p), Continuous Autofocus Video, Take 8MP Still Photos While Recording 4K Video, Playback Zoom, Video Formats Recorded: HEVC and H.264, Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Mix |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Autofocus, Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v18 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | Apple Bionic A18 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2 Performance and 4 Efficiency Cores & New 16‑core Neural Engine |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | Supported Formats Include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback, User-Configurable Maximum Volume Limit |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | Supported Formats Include HEVC, H.264, and AV1, Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG, Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for Mirroring, Photos, and Video Out to Apple TV (2nd Generation or Later) or AirPlay-Enabled Smart TV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4005 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W Wireless (Qi) | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 90 hours | |