Realme 9 5G Speed vs Vivo V29
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V29 leads — 55/100 vs 50/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 5G Speed has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo V29 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Vivo V29 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G Speed
Vivo V29
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo V29 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Vivo V29, the Vivo V29 scores 5 points higher (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 leads (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Vivo V29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V29
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V29
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V29
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo V29?
The Vivo V29 edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo V29?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo V29?
The Vivo V29 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Vivo V29?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo V29 (72/100 vs 54/100).