Realme 15 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 15 (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 leads — 41/100 vs 30/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Realme 15
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 185g 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 (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Realme 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme 15 scores 11 points higher (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 15 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 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 15 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 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 | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $249 | — |
Realme 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 15 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 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.