Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 27/100). 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 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (42/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.