Realme or iQOO?

Which smartphone brand is right for you?

iQOOwins 6 of 7 categories
Realme

Realme

Dare to Leap

4.2/5
|189,000 reviews
1
Wins
2018
Founded
budget
Price
WINNER
iQOO

iQOO

Monster Inside

4.3/5
|89,000 reviews
6
Wins
2019
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

80
Camera Quality
iQOO wins
82
85
Performance
iQOO wins
94
88
Battery Life
iQOO wins
90
82
Display Quality
iQOO wins
88
75
Software & Updates
iQOO wins
76
78
Build Quality
iQOO wins
84
94
Value for Money
Realme wins
92
Realme

Realme excels at

Value for Money
iQOO

iQOO excels at

Camera QualityPerformanceBattery LifeDisplay QualitySoftware & UpdatesBuild Quality

Pros & Cons

Realme

Realme

Aggressive pricing
Good specs for price
Fast charging standard
Youth-oriented designs
Build quality concerns
Bloatware heavy
iQOO

iQOO

Flagship performance at mid-range price
Excellent gaming optimization
Super-fast charging (120W+)
Good displays
FunTouch OS is heavy
Limited global presence

The Bottom Line

Choose Realme if you want...

  • Budget buyers
  • Young users
  • First smartphone buyers
  • Gaming on budget

Choose iQOO if you want...

  • Mobile gamers
  • Performance enthusiasts
  • Value flagship seekers
  • Fast charging needs

Our pick: iQOO — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Realme is the better choice if you prioritize value for money.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Realme

Realme

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Realme products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.263807048045327
(647)
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TrustpilotGood
4.276109696254123
(2,036)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
iQOO

iQOO

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on iQOO products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.446133689808634
(1,693)
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TrustpilotGood
4.496131587540774
(2,206)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10