Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G vs iQOO Z9 – Battle of the under ₹20,000 smartphones

Mar 21, 2024 By: Sourabh Jain

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G launched in India

Realme has launched the Narzo 70 Pro 5G, the company’s latest budget offering. It takes on the iQOO Z9 5G smartphone in the under ₹20,000 segment. Credit: Realme

Price

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G – Starting at ₹19,999 | iQOO Z9 5G – Starting at ₹19,999 Credit: Realme/iQOO

Display

While the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G features a 6.7-inch Full HD AMOLED display, the iQOO Z9 5G comes with a slightly smaller 6.67-inch Full HD AMOLED display. Credit: Realme/iQOO

Refresh rate and protection

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G and the iQOO Z9 5G both offer a 120Hz refresh rate display. While the iQOO Z9 5G offers DT-Star2 Glass Protection, the Narzo 70 Pro 5G does not offer any additional protection. Credit: Realme/iQOO

Processor

While the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is powered by the Dimensity 7050 chipset, the iQOO Z9 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset. The Dimensity 7200 offers better performance and battery life when compared to the Dimensity 7050. Credit: Realme/iQOO

Storage

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G – 8GB 128GB and 8GB 256GB | iQOO Z9 5G – 8GB 128GB and 8GB 256GB Credit: Realme/iQOO

Rear camera

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G – 50MP primary 8MP ultra-wide 2MP macro | iQOO Z9 5G – 50MP primary 2MP depth sensor Credit: Realme/iQOO

Front camera

Both the smartphones feature a 16MP selfie camera. Credit: Realme/iQOO

Battery and charging

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G – 5,000mAh with 67W | iQOO Z9 5G – 5,000mAh with 44W Credit: Realme/iQOO

Fingerprint sensor

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G and the iQOO Z9 5G both feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. Credit: Realme/iQOO

Colour options

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G – Glass Green and Glass Gold | iQOO Z9 5G – Brushed Green and Graphene Blue Credit: Realme/iQOO