Realme 15 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 15 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 53/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,329,936 vs 971,424); the Realme 15 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1329936 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 188g
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme 15 Pro scores 16 points higher (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 Pro leads (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 15 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 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 | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 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 | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×76.2×7.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 15 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15 Pro
- 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 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 15 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 15 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.