Realme Narzo 30 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme Narzo 30 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Narzo 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.4mm).
Realme Narzo 30
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 24/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Realme Narzo 30 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme Narzo 30 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme Narzo 30 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme Narzo 30 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Narzo 30
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme Narzo 30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme Narzo 30 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme Narzo 30 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme Narzo 30 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 30 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Narzo 30 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 30 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Narzo 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.