Realme 9 4G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme 9 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 4G leads — 28/100 vs 26/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP.
Realme 9 4G
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 173g vs 178g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Realme 9 4G scores 2 points higher (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 4G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9 4G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 9 4G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 4G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 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 — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 4G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 9 4G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 9 4G has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Realme 9 4G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 9 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.