Realme C17 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, 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 18/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Realme C17
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 18/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 3/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme C17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 12 points higher (30/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 3/100). 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 C17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C17 (27/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme C17 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 C17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C17 (27/100 vs 3/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme C17 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Realme C17 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C17 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C17 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Realme C17 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.