Realme 9i 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 9i 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 569,913); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i 5G doesn't; the Realme 9i 5G is noticeably lighter (187g vs 227g).
Realme 9i 5G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 187g vs 227g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme 9i 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (78/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme 9i 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 75 | — | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Realme 9i 5G
- Main: —
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9i 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9i 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 9i 5G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 9i 5G by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9i 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (78/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9i 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 9i 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 9i 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.