Realme 16 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16 leads — 39/100 vs 30/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Realme 16
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Lighter: 183g vs 188g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme 16 scores 9 points higher (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 leads (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $199 | — |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 16 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.