Realme 9i vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 38/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 421,228); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Realme 9i
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 44 points higher (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme 9i (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme 9i | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 9i and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme 9i by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (65/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme 9i (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 44 points (82/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 9i 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.