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iQOO Z9 Lite 5G vs realme C61

WINNER
iQOO Z9 Lite 5G
29.4Inno Score
VS
realme C61
28.9Inno Score
20Performance20
31Display36.8
29Camera29
38.8Battery38.8
36Features20
5 spec wins — iQOO Z9 Lite 5G3 spec wins — realme C61

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G scores 29.4 against 28.9 for realme C61. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO Z9 Lite 5G edges ahead in features, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G

  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 20
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 840 nits vs 560 nits
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the realme C61

  • Stronger display score: 37 vs 31

Display

Display comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus realme C61
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5Grealme C61
Screen size6.56 ″6.74 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1612720x1600
Pixel density269 ppi+3%260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness840 nits+50%560 nits
Screen-to-body83.6 %90.3 %+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus realme C61
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5Grealme C61
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T612
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus realme C61
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5Grealme C61
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus realme C61
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5Grealme C61
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging15 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus realme C61
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5Grealme C61
Weight185 g+2%188 g
Thickness8.4 mm7.8 mm+7%
IP ratingIP64IP54
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus realme C61
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5Grealme C61
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus realme C61
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5Grealme C61
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Funtouch OS 14)Android 14
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus realme C61
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5Grealme C61
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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