iQOO Z9 5G vs Realme Narzo 90
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.57", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 44W | 7000mAh, 60W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | Performance, Battery, Software, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Brushed Green, Graphene Blue | Victory Gold, Carbon Black, Flowing Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 12, 2024 | December 16, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 14, 2024 | December 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹19,999 | ₹16,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO Z9 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.57 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2372 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 397 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 4000 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme Narzo 90
| Weight | 188 grams | 181 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | DT-Star2 Plus | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Front | Dragontrail Glass |
Processor
Winner:iQOO Z9 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7200 | Dimensity 6400 Max | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO Z9 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Monochrome | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Pro, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | Cinematic Mode, Dual View, HDR, Hi-Res Mode, LED Flash, Movie frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR | 120fps Slo-mo, Cinematic Mode |
Operating System
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Smart Loop, Circle to Search | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:iQOO Z9 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video, Face unlock, panorama, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, Supported, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Realme Narzo 90
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 44 W | 60 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO Z9 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
