Realme 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Realme 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 592,015); the Realme 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Realme 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Lighter: 175g vs 195g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Realme 9 Pro by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Realme 9 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Realme 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).