Realme 9i vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't.
Realme 9i
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 57/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (34/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "design" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9i | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 75 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Realme 9i by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.