Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 77/100 vs 23/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 54 points higher (77/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (78/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 54 points (77/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (78/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.