Realme 3i vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 3i (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 9/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Realme 3i
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 175g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme 3i vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 21 points higher (30/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 3i (27/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 3i (42/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 3i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 3i | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 232802 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 3i
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 3i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 3i
- 4230 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 3i (27/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 3i (42/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 3i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 3i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 21 points (30/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 3i and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 3i has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 3i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Realme 3i over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 3i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.