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

Mar 21, 2024

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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.

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Price

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Storage

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G – 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB | iQOO Z9 5G – 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB

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Rear camera

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

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Front camera

Both the smartphones feature a 16MP selfie camera.

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Battery and charging

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

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Fingerprint sensor

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

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Colour options

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

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