Realme 15 (India) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 15 (India) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 15 (India) leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15 (India) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Realme 15 (India)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 188g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 65/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Realme 15 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme 15 (India) scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 (India) leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 (India) leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 15 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 15 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 15 (India) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×76.2×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 15 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 15 (India)
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15 (India)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 15 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 15 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 15 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 (India) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 15 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 (India) leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 (India) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.