Realme P1 Pro 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Realme P1 Pro 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $249…
Realme
P1 Pro 5G
$249
2categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
9categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Realme P1 Pro 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the P1 Pro 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the P1 Pro 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
P1 Pro 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
P1 Pro 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $249 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.
P1 Pro 5G vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | P1 Pro 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 | 950 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | P1 Pro 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 590,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 5440Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | P1 Pro 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | P1 Pro 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | P1 Pro 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.35 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP54 |
| Build | Phoenix bird textured curved glass back, metallic polymer frame | — |
Software and support
| Specification | P1 Pro 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | P1 Pro 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $249Winner | $699 |
Realme P1 Pro 5G
The Realme P1 Pro 5G introduces premium curved screen design to the budget segment, featuring a 120Hz curved AMOLED panel, Sony LYT-600 50MP sensor with OIS, 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 silicon, and IP65 dust and water resistance.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
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