Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Vivo iQOO Z7, 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 — 51/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (40/100 vs 35/100).