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 — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-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 noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Realme 9i
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 23/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9i | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 75 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (83/100 vs 62/100).
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 Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Realme 9i by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.