Realme 9i vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 51-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 424,216); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Realme 9i better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9i | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9i and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 9i by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.