Comparing Realme Narzo 70 Pro and iQOO Z9: which phone offers more value under Rs 20,000?

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G has been introduced as an affordable mid-range option for Indian consumers. It boasts a 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, a 50MP triple rear camera setup, and Air Gestures feature. The phone starts at Rs 19,999 in India, positioning it as a competitor to the recently released smartphone iQOO Z9 5G. As they also offer similar specs and features, here’s a comparison between the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G and iQOO Z9 5G in terms of their price, specifications, and more.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro vs iQOO Z9: specs at a glance

SpecsNarzo 70 ProiQOO Z9
Display6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, 2,000 nits peak brightness6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, 1,800 nits peak brightness
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoCMediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC
Storage8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB
Rear cameras50MP+8MP+2MP50MP+2MP
Front camera16MP16MP
Battery5,000mAh5,000mAh
Charging67W fast charging44W fast charging

Realme Narzo 70 Pro vs iQOO Z9: price in India

StorageNarzo 70 ProiQOO Z9
8GB/128GBRs 19,999Rs 19,999
8GB/256GBRs 21,999Rs 21,999

Realme Narzo 70 Pro vs iQOO Z9: design, colours

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G boasts a premium design language that includes a glass back panel with a dual-tone finish and a circular camera island. Its design features a hole-punch display with thin bezels and a flat display. On the right side of the Narzo 70 Pro 5G, you will find the volume and power buttons.

In contrast, the iQOO Z9 5G flaunts a back panel with a textured brushed pattern, housing a dual rear camera setup in the upper right corner. The camera lenses are vertically aligned with a flash on the side, slightly protruding from the panel. Its front adopts a punch-hole display for the selfie camera, with the volume rocker and power button on the right side. At the bottom, you’ll find speaker grills and a USB Type-C port.

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro offers colour choices in Glass Green and Glass Gold, while the iQOO Z9 comes in Brushed Green and Graphene Blue.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro vs iQOO Z9: display

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smooth scrolling and vibrant visuals. It includes Sunlight Mode, which automatically enhances brightness and contrast for better visibility outdoors, and Rainwater Touch, which prevents water from affecting touch inputs.

Similarly, the iQOO Z9 5G comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth performance. It boasts impressive brightness levels of up to 1,800 nits, ensuring clear visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. Additionally, it is protected by DT-Star2 Plus Glass for enhanced durability.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro vs iQOO Z9: camera

Camera-wise, the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G has a main camera with a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor, along with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. In comparison, the iQOO Z9 5G features a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera that includes OIS and LED flash, paired with a 2MP camera for creating bokeh effects. 

What’s common between the two smartphones is that they feature a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro vs iQOO Z9: performance

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G runs on the Mediatek Dimensity 7050 5G chipset and is paired with a Mali-G68 GPU. On the other hand, the iQOO Z9 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC and comes with an ARM Mali-G610 GPU. Both phones are available with 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

The Narzo 70 Pro 5G operates on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. In contrast, the iQOO Z9 5G comes with Funtouch 14, a custom skin based on Android 14.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro vs iQOO Z9: battery, fast charging

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G and the iQOO Z9 5G have a 5,000mAh battery, ensuring long-lasting usage. However, their charging capabilities set them apart. The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G features 67W SUPERVOOC charging, while the iQOO Z9 5G supports 44W fast charging.

Key takeaways

In comparing the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G and the iQOO Z9 5G, we see their designs and colour options vary. Both phones offer similar displays, but the Narzo 70 Pro includes features like Sunlight Mode and Rainwater Touch. The Narzo 70 Pro benefits from an additional camera as well. The Narzo 70 Pro 5G offers faster charging capabilities than the iQOO Z9 5G. However, the iQOO Z9 seems to offer a more capable MediaTek chipset. 

We have yet to review either device so we’ll reserve our judgement on which phone is better for a later date.