Realme 9 5G Speed vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 783,606); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G Speed
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 5G Speed
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (99/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (92/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.