Realme 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Realme 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 592,015); the Realme 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Realme 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Realme 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP 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
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 Pro
- 5000 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
We compared Realme 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Realme 9 Pro by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.