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 — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15 (India) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15 (India)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme 15 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 188g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1011
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme 15 (India) scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 (India) leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 (India) leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 15 (India) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 15 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15 (India) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 15 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Realme 15 (India)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15 (India) and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Realme 15 (India) by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 15 (India) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
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 7 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 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 (India) leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 (India) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 15 (India) (68/100 vs 48/100).