Realme 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 592,015); the Realme 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Realme 9 Pro by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme 9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 9 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 66/100).