Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 6000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $349…
Realme
14 Pro Plus 5G
$349
6categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
6categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G takes the overall win
The Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14 Pro Plus 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 14 Pro Plus 5G. Choose the 14 Pro Plus 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
14 Pro Plus 5G wins on endurance with 6,000 mAh and 45W fast charging.
14 Pro Plus 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 12GB RAM.
14 Pro Plus 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
14 Pro Plus 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
14 Pro Plus 5G vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAhWinner | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP54 |
| Build | Luxury vegan leather back with luxury watch dial fluted bezel, glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 14 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $699 |
Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G
Realme brings authentic periscope telephoto optics to the budget-conscious enthusiast with the 14 Pro Plus 5G, pairing a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope lens with a 6,000 mAh battery and vegan leather styling.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14