iQOO Z9s 5G has better RAM than Realme Narzo 90. In terms of display resolution, iQOO Z9s 5G has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Realme Narzo 90 which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO Z9s 5G | Realme Narzo 90 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 16999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 21, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9s 5G is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90 is Rs. 16999.
Realme Narzo 90 has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to iQOO Z9s 5G's 6.77 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than iQOO's phone ~ 87.7%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
iQOO Z9s 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme Narzo 90's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
iQOO Z9s 5G has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme Narzo 90's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme Narzo 90 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO Z9s 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | iQOO Z9s 5G | Realme Narzo 90 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | I2403, Z9s | Narzo 90 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | August 21, 2024 | December 16, 2025 |
| In The Box | Documentation, Type-A to Type C Cable, USB Power Adapter, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied) | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Quick Guide x 1, Protective Case x 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.72 x 7.49 mm | 75.19 x 158.36 x 7.79 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 181 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Titanium Matte, Onyx Green | Carbon Black, Victory Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.7% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 1000 nits(Typical), HBM: 1400 nits(Typical | |
| Features | 1800nits Brightness, 2160 Hz PWM Dimming, 100% P3 Color Gamut, 8000000:1 Contrast Ratio | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3. Eye Care, 2160Hz PWM Dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, wifi direct | WiFi 2.4G, WiFi 5G, WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN 5.1G, WLAN 5.8G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M,Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS | GPS(L1), GLONASS(G1), BDS(B1I), Galileo(E1), QZSS(L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope Sensor | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| AI Features | Ai Edit | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP66+IP68+IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Gaming Mode , Dual Stereo Speakers, LPDDR4X RAM, Wet Touch Technology | Bypass Charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 2 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ Ultra Wide | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75.5°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88.8°; 3P lens |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 (50MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Live photo | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86.7°; 5P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge | Yes, 60W Dart Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |