Realme GT 7 Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Realme GT 7 Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 6500mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $699 vs $699…
Realme
GT 7 Pro
$699
4categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
4categories won
5 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme GT 7 Pro takes the overall win
The Realme GT 7 Pro claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the GT 7 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the GT 7 Pro. Choose the GT 7 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
GT 7 Pro wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 120W fast charging.
GT 7 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
GT 7 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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.
GT 7 Pro vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | GT 7 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 6000 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | GT 7 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,820,000Winner | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9810Winner | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | GT 7 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | GT 7 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAhWinner | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 120 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | GT 7 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP69 | IP54 |
| Build | Aviation aluminum frame, multi-layer AG glass back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | GT 7 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | GT 7 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Realme GT 7 Pro
Delivering the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip at an aggressive sub-$700 price point, the Realme GT 7 Pro packs a colossal 6500 mAh battery, 120W charging, a 6000-nit Eco² display, and true underwater photography with IP69 sealing.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh
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