Realme GT Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme GT Neo 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT Neo 5 leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT Neo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 971,424); the Realme GT Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT Neo 5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme GT Neo 5 scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 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 | 163.9×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT Neo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT Neo 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT Neo 5 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT Neo 5 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme GT Neo 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme GT Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme GT Neo 5 leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme GT Neo 5 is a better fit for active users.