iQoo recently expanded its range of budget smartphones with the launch of the iQoo Z9 Lite 5G in India. The new model is powered by a MediaTek chipset, has an HD+ display, up to 6GB of RAM and a reliable 5000mAh battery.
The Realme Narzo 70x 5G will compete in the same price segment in April. The Narzo 70x 5G also features a MediaTek chipset and an AMOLED display.
It runs on Android 14 and is similar to the iQoo Z9 Lite with a 5000mAh battery. In this article, we compare these two budget smartphones to help you decide which one suits your needs.
iQoo Z9 Lite vs Realme Narzo 70x: A comparison
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iQoo Z9 Lite 5G
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Realme Narzo 70x 5G |
| Variants & Prices | 4GB+128GB – Rs 10,499, 6GB+128GB – Rs 11,499 |
4GB+128GB – Rs 11,999, 6GB+128GB – Rs 13,499 |
| Colours | Aqua Flow, Mocha Brown | Misty Green, Snow Mountain Blue |
| Display | 6.56-inch HD+ (1612×720), 90Hz refresh rate | 6.72-inch Full HD+ (1080×2400), 120Hz, 950 nits |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| RAM | Up to 6GB | Up to 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB (expandable up to 1TB) | 128GB (expandable) |
| Operating System | Android 14 with FunTouch OS | Android 14 with Realme UI |
| OS Updates | 2 years OS updates, 3 years security updates | N/A |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main (f/1.8), 2MP B&W (f/2.4) |
| Front Camera | 8MP | 8MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W fast charging | 5000mAh, 45W fast charging |
| Additional Features | IP64 rating (dust and water resistance) | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual SIM |
iQoo Z9 Lite vs Realme Narzo 70x: Key Features
The iQoo Z9 Lite 5G and Realme Narzo 70x 5G complete the budget smartphone segment and offer unique features. While the iQoo model focuses on affordability and basic functionality, the Realme device focuses on advanced features such as a better display, faster charging and higher refresh rates, and a fingerprint sensor. Both smartphones offer competitive prices and attractive features.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.