Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo S18e
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S18e has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Vivo S18e
- Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S18e scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo S18e are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e 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 S18e are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (46/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (58/100 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 S18e?
The Vivo S18e edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo S18e?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo S18e — 31/100.
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Vivo S18e?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.