Realme C73 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 42/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 11 points higher (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Realme C73 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Realme C73 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).