Realme C25 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme C25 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C25 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Realme C25
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Realme C25 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). 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 C25 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C25 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C25 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C25 (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme C25 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 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 | 164.5×75.9×9.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme C25
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme C25
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C25
- 6000 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 C25 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C25 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C25 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C25 (65/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme C25 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Realme C25 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C25 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C25 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme C25 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C25 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.