Realme 9 5G Speed vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 781,542); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Realme 9 5G Speed
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 5G Speed
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (94/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (99/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (85/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.