Realme Narzo 90X vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme Narzo 90X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 90X leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 90X has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 212g).
Realme Narzo 90X
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 212g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Realme Narzo 90X vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme Narzo 90X scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90X 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme Narzo 90X are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme Narzo 90X | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Narzo 90X
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme Narzo 90X
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 90X
- 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme Narzo 90X are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (65/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 90X or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Narzo 90X edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 90X and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Narzo 90X has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 90X over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Narzo 90X is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.