Realme 8i vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 29/100 (a 1-point difference).
Realme 8i
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 29/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 8i | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme 8i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.