Realme 9 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme 9 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 42/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 569,913); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Realme 9 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 191g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 8 points higher (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (77/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 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 | 162.6×74.8×8.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Realme 9 5G by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (69/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (77/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Realme 9 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G 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 59/100).