Realme 9 5G Speed vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. Both devices score the same overall rating of 50/100. Key differences: the Realme 9 5G Speed has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme 9 5G Speed is faster in AnTuTu (783,606 vs 750,481); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G Speed
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 783606 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1017 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2943 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 199g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
The Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO Z7 received the same MobileRank rating — 50/100. In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (77/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 9 5G Speed leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (77/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Both devices scored 50/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme 9 5G Speed (54/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 54/100).