Realme GT 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 53/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 971,424); the Realme GT 8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 37 points (90/100 vs 53/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 98
Camera 84
Battery 91
Portability 46
Value for money 94

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money —

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 971424
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 218g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 37 points higher (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT 8 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 3950082 971424
Geekbench Single 3639 1167
Geekbench Multi 11047 2577
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3136 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS realme UI 7.0 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection — IP54
Dimensions 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 218 g 188 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) MediaTek Dimensity 7200
53/100 -306.6%
971424 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 306.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (91/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 37 points (90/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.