iQOO Z9x vs Realme Narzo 70x : India’s 5 G-ready future for smartphones in 2025 contains the most interesting budget 5G phones under ₹15,000. One of the most loved beasts in this price bracket is the iQOO Z9x, alongside Realme Narzo 70x. It’s a feature-bursting package with top features such as a 120Hz display, huge battery, a 50MP camera, and cool designs; which one of these two beasts will get a real win? Let’s compare them.
Performance & Processor
When it comes to raw performance, iQOO Z9x is ahead, as it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, which is fabricated on a very advanced process of 4nm. The velocity range of this chipset is phenomenal for gaming, multitasking, or day-to-day. The Realme Narzo 70x is further behind, still relying on the older MediaTek Dimensity 6100 +, which indeed works for daily tasks, but when apps of high demands come into use or intensive games are played, you count on the lack. Thus comes into full view the iQOO Z9x, just right along the speed and quality front.
Display Feature
Indeed, both gadgets sport a huge 6.72 inches Full HD+ LCD, both enjoy a 120 Hz quick-refresh for extremely smooth scrolling and smooth transitions. The most obvious advantage of the Realme Narzo 70x is the 950 nits peak brightness, allowing seeing pretty well under sunlight. In turn, the iQOO Z9x boasts an impressive 1000 nits and has an eye care certification for a rather easy-on-the-eyes view. Sharpness and responsiveness of both display units but Narzo 70x wins a bit at outdoor visibility, while Z9x wins in video comfort with audio through stereo loudspeakers.
Battery and Charge
Performance-wise, what stood out for iQOO Z9x is the battery. It has an enormous 6000mAh battery capacity, which is one of the largest batteries in this price segment with a 44W FlashCharge. Realme Narzo 70x has a battery of 5000mAh with SuperVOOC charging not exceeding 45W- charging these two would take an hour, but in real lifetime usage, the iQOO Z9x lasts longer on a single run, which makes it more suitable for endurance freaks, probably.
Camera Comparison
Both of them have similar cameras with the same specifications of a 50MP coupled with a 2MP depth lens at the back. They also have 8MP front cameras for the selfie task. When we talk under good lighting conditions, both devices give a similar run performance in photography. Z9x slightly favours a more sharpened processing for midrange & indoor shots. Both suit this price point for an avid photographer; however.
Design, Build, and Demolish
Both maintain that kind of sleek contemporary touch in style and materials. Realme Narzo 70x is certainly lighter and thinner at around 188g with a profile thickness of 7.69mm. iQOO Z9x happens to weigh a little heavier at about 199g as it incorporates a bigger battery than that of the Narzo 70x. Also, it offers better protection against dust and water splashes with an IP64 rating compared to IP54 for Narzo 70x. Z9x also has the added advantage of dual stereo speakers which enhances the multimedia and gaming experience.
Pricing and Total Value
The price of the Realme Narzo 70x stands around ₹11,798, a reasonable proposition for someone who does not want to spend much. The iQOO Z9x, however, comes at a price of ₹13,999, which is worth it, especially when it comes to impressive performance in battery, stereophonic sound to boast, and durability. If the budget allows, the Z9x offers quite a great deal for what it costs.
Well, iQOO Z9x is a smartphone for people who would ask for something divine to operate well, extremely good battery life, and can withstand a lot more. Therefore, it is the smartphone for gamers having heavy usage and needing the best value features at sub ₹15,000. Realme Narzo would suit someone who wants the look and feel but doesn’t mind losing some performance for it.
Both score very high on value-for-money scales but cater to slightly different sets of needs. For power and longevity, choose the iQOO Z9x; for display quality and affordability, go for the Realme Narzo 70x. With that, both have become the crème de la crème of budget 5G phones currently available in India.