Realme Narzo 90 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme Narzo 90 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 90 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 90 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Realme Narzo 90
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Lighter: 181g vs 188g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 65/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Realme Narzo 90 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme Narzo 90 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 90 leads (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90 leads (60/100 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 Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme Narzo 90 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Narzo 90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme Narzo 90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 90
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- 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 Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Narzo 90 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 90 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Narzo 90 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Narzo 90 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 90 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Narzo 90 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.