Realme 9 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 9 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 23/100 (a 7-point difference).
Realme 9 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 23/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×74.8×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 9 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme 9 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 9 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.