Realme C3 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme C3 (2020) 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 10/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Realme C3
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 10/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Realme C3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 20 points higher (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). 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 C3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C3 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme C3 | 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 | 720x1560 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; realme UI 1.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme C3
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme C3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 C3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C3 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme C3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme C3 by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C3 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.