Realme 9 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme 9 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 569,913); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G doesn't; the Realme 9 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 216g).
Realme 9 5G
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 191g vs 216g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 5G | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×74.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Realme 9 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 9 5G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme 9 5G by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (65/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 9 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.