Realme C51 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme C51 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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). Key differences: the Realme C51 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Realme C51
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme C51 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 C51 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C51 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C51 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C51 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme C51 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 200000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI T | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme C51
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme C51
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C51
- 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 C51 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C51 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C51 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C51 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 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 C51 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme C51 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C51 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C51 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme C51 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C51 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.