Realme C85 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme C85 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C85 Pro leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C85 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme C85 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Realme C85 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Realme C85 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme C85 Pro scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 Pro leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C85 Pro are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme C85 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme C85 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme C85 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme C85 Pro are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme C85 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C85 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C85 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C85 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme C85 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme C85 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.