Realme 9 5G Speed vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 5G Speed has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 783,606); the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G Speed
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2943 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1017
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 19.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 54/100).