Realme realme GT Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Realme 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 realme GT Neo 5 leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 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).

The Realme realme GT Neo 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme realme GT Neo 5
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Realme realme GT Neo 5 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme realme GT Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme realme GT Neo 5 scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme realme GT Neo 5 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme realme GT Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme realme GT Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme realme GT Neo 5: The Realme realme GT Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme realme GT Neo 5 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
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
Price
Camera comparison
Realme realme GT Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Realme realme GT Neo 5
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme realme GT Neo 5
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme realme GT Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme realme GT Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme realme GT Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Realme 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 realme GT Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Realme realme GT Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme realme GT Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Realme realme GT Neo 5 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme realme GT Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Realme realme GT Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.