Realme 9i vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 38/100 (a 12-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 Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Realme 9i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 12 points higher (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (77/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9i | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9i and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Realme 9i by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (51/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (69/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (77/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Realme 9i — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 31/100).