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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 53/100. Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 581,041); the Realme 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Lighter: 183g vs 188g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2047
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
The Realme 16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) received the same MobileRank rating — 53/100. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Realme 16 by 40.2% 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 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 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Both devices scored 53/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 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 16 (63/100 vs 48/100).