Realme 9 4G vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Realme 9 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 421,228); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 4G doesn't; the Realme 9 4G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 207g).
Realme 9 4G
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 207g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme 9 4G (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 4G | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Realme 9 4G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 4G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 9 4G and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Realme 9 4G by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme 9 4G (73/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 4G and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme 9 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 4G over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme 9 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.