Realme 9i 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme 9i 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 40/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 569,913); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i 5G doesn't; the Realme 9i 5G is noticeably lighter (187g vs 216g).
Realme 9i 5G
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 187g vs 216g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme 9i 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 42 points higher (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme 9i 5G | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 75 | — | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Realme 9i 5G
- Main: —
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9i 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9i 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 9i 5G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme 9i 5G by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9i 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (65/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9i 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i 5G by 42 points (82/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 9i 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 9i 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.