Realme 14T vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
The Realme 14T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14T leads — 48/100 vs 40/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14T has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme 14T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14T
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
What makes Realme 14T better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14T vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, the Realme 14T scores 8 points higher (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14T leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 14T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14T and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14T is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14T | Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 14T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme 14T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14T and Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14T and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14T is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14T or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Realme 14T edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 14T and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Realme 14T has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite — 40/100.
Should you choose the Realme 14T over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme 14T (79/100 vs 44/100).