Realme C55 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme C55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Realme C55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 27/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Realme C55 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). 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 C55 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C55 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C55 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C55 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme C55 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×75.9×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme C55
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C55
- 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 C55 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C55 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C55 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C55 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme C55 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme C55 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C55 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C55 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C55 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C55 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C55 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C55 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.