Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Price, Specifications, and Features Compared

Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Specs at Glance

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	realme 13 Plus 5G	iQOO Z9s
	₹ 22,999	₹ 19,999
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy	MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Display	6.67″ (16.94 cm) 120Hz Display	6.77″ (17.2 cm) 120Hz Display
Rear Camera	50+2 MP Rear	50+2 MP Rear
Front Camera	16 MP Front	16 MP Front
RAM & Storage	8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage	8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage
Battery	5000 mAh 80W Charging	5500 mAh 44W Charging
OS	Android v14	Android v14

Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Price in India

Both phones are offered in similar RAM+Storage configurations but the iQOO Z9s 5G is cheaper than its Realme-branded competitor, as it starts at Rs 19,999 in the country.

iQOO is offering an instant bank discount of Rs 1,000 for HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank credit and debit card transactions. In contrast, Realme is offering an instant bank discount of Rs 1,500 on all major bank debit and credit card transactions. The customers can also avail an additional Rs 2,000 exchange bonus from the first sale, starting September 6.

Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Design

• The Realme 13+ 5G comes in Speed Green, Victory Gold, and Dark Purple colour options with 7.6mm thickness and 185 grams. The device sports a Victory Speed design with a special curved back design for an ultra-comfort grip. It has an IP65 rating.

• The iQOO Z9s 5G sports a sleek and premium design, available in Titanium Matte and Onyx Green colourways. The device measures up to 7.50 mm in thickness and 182 grams in weight and gets IP64 dust and water resistance.

The iQOO Z9s 5G is lighter and thinner than the Realme 13+ 5G, making it comfortable for longer durations. Both smartphones sport a premium design on the rear, offering a distinct look from the competition. The Realme 13+ 5G also gets an advanced IP rating, offering better protection from water splashes.

Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Display

• The Realme 13+ 5G flaunts a 6.67-inch flat AMOLED Pro-XDR display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device supports 2000 nits peak brightness, 180Hz touch sampling rate, AI Eye Protection Rainwater Smart Touch, and Panda Glass protection.
• The iQOO Z9s 5G features a larger 6.77-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display gets a peak brightness of 1800 nits, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, a 100% DCI P3 colour gamut, 387 PPI, 2160Hz PWM dimming, Wet Touch, and SCHOTT Xensation cover glass.

The Realme 13+ 5G has a flat AMOLED display and comes with identical resolution and refresh rate. However, the smartphone also gets a brighter panel. On the contrary, the iQOO Z9s 5G sports a more mass-appealing 3D curved AMOLED display.

Both smartphones have a similar stereo speaker setup and in-display fingerprint scanner. The Realme 13+ 5G and iQOO Z9s 5G also sport Wet Touch support to access the display with wet hands.

Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Processor

• The Realme 13+ 5G sports the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 3.1 internal storage, and virtual RAM expansion. The SoC is fabricated on a 4nm process and has four Cortex A78 cores, four Cortex A55 cores, and a Mali G615 GPU.
• The iQOO Z9s 5G also gets an identical MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC fabricated on a 4nm process. The MediaTek chipset is paired with LPDDR4X RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage, and supports virtual RAM (up to 12GB).

In the AnTuTu v10 benchmarking platform, the Realme 13+ 5G has scored higher than the iQOO Z9s 5G. However, in the single-core round, both smartphones perform identically, and the iQOO Z9s 5G scores higher in multi-core tests. The Realme 13+ 5G can be considered a better choice as it comes with a faster storage type and has multiple gaming-centric features.

Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Software

• The Realme 13+ 5G runs Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 and will receive two major Android updates and three years of security patch updates.
• The iQOO Z9s 5G comes with FunTouch OS 14 on Android 14 and will receive two major Android updates and three years of security patch updates.

The Realme 13+ 5G and iQOO Z9s 5G sport an identical OS and security patch update policy, resulting in a tie between both devices. Realme and iQOO also equip their smartphones with several AI features to enhance the user experience, which include split screen, Split Screen, Mini Window, AI Clear Voice and more.

Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Cameras

• The Realme 13+ 5G has a dual camera setup on the rear with a 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, and a 2MP portrait camera with f/2.4 aperture. It has a 16MP snapper with an f/2.4 aperture.
• The iQOO Z9s 5G also sports a dual camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera with f/1.79 aperture, OIS, a secondary 2MP bokeh camera with f/2.4 aperture, and a Smart Aura light. There’s a 16MP snapper with an f/2.4 aperture.

Realme and iQOO debut their smartphones with identical cameras. However, the Sony IMX882 primary camera on the iQOO Z9s 5G supports a higher resolution. iQOO also equips the device with AI features, including AI Eraser, AI Photo Enhance, and more. The Realme 13+ 5G also sports a LightFusion Engine, HDR Engine, and SuperOIS.

Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Battery and Charging

• The Realme 13+ 5G comes with a 5,000mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging tech. The company claims the device can charge from 0 to 50% in 19 minutes and offers 2 hours of gaming with 10 minutes of charging.

• The iQOO Z9s 5G gets a slightly higher 5,500mAh battery with support for 44W FlashCharge wired fast charging tech and 7.5W reverse wired charging tech. iQOO claims the device can charge from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes.

The Realme 13+ 5G has an advantage over the iQOO Z9s 5G as it supports faster wired charging tech. However, buyers preferring a longer battery life can opt for the iQOO Z9s 5G, as it comes with a larger battery and sports reverse wired charging tech.

Realme 13+ 5G vs iQOO Z9s 5G: Verdict

To conclude, the Realme 13+ 5G is an ideal choice for users who prefer a slightly brighter display, which also gets a flat AMOLED panel and better protection. The Relame 13+ 5G also sports an advanced IP65 rating and faster wired charging technology. So, if these things matter, the Realme 13+ can be opted for.

The iQOO Z9s 5G is a thin and lightweight smartphone with a larger 5,500mAh battery. iQOO also offers a similar performance but includes gaming features like 4D Game Vibration, Ultra Game Mode, Motion Control and more. iQOO also equips the device with a 3D curved display, which offers a premium design and if this matters, the iQOO Z9s could be a likeable option for many.