Realme 15 Pro Plus 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Realme 15 Pro Plus 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 6200mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $399…
Realme
15 Pro Plus 5G
$399
5categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
3categories won
3 categories tied · 11 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme 15 Pro Plus 5G takes the overall win
The Realme 15 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 15 Pro Plus 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 15 Pro Plus 5G. Choose the 15 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.
15 Pro Plus 5G wins on endurance with 6,200 mAh and 100W fast charging.
15 Pro Plus 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and 12GB RAM.
15 Pro Plus 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
15 Pro Plus 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 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.
15 Pro Plus 5G vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 451 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | — | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,200 mAhWinner | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
Software and support
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | 14 |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 15 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 | $399Winner | $699 |
Realme 15 Pro Plus 5G
Bringing dedicated 3x periscope optical telephoto zoom to the sub-$400 market, the Realme 15 Pro+ 5G features a 6,200 mAh battery, 100W fast charging, and curved 1.5K AMOLED panel.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
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