Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads — 64/100 vs 53/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is faster in AnTuTu (1,416,021 vs 971,424); the Realme GT Neo 5 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 SE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1416021 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1654 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4217 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme GT Neo 5 SE scores 11 points higher (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1416021 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT Neo 5 SE and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads on performance (69/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT Neo 5 SE over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a better fit for active users.