Realme 9i vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 23/100 (a 7-point difference).
Realme 9i
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 23/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9i | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 75 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme 9i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.