Realme C73 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $120 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 524,785); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Realme C73
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme C73 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $799 |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme C73 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme C73 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $679. Realme C73 was $679 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.