Realme 15 Lite vs Vivo T5 5G
The Realme 15 Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Vivo T5 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo; launch prices were $185 and $235. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5 5G leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 5G has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo T5 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,106,227 vs 879,714); the Vivo T5 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15 Lite
Vivo T5 5G
What makes Realme 15 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $235
- Better portability (72/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo T5 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1106227 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1089 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3276 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15 Lite vs the Vivo T5 5G, the Vivo T5 5G scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 15 Lite — 70/100, Vivo T5 5G — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 5G and the Realme 15 Lite are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15 Lite | Vivo T5 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1106227 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1089 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3276 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×74.7×7.6 mm | 164.4×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $235 |
Camera comparison
Realme 15 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo T5 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 15 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5 5G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5 5G
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15 Lite and Vivo T5 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5 5G leads Realme 15 Lite by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Realme 15 Lite was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 5G and the Realme 15 Lite are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G edges out the Realme 15 Lite by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 15 Lite and the Vivo T5 5G?
The Realme 15 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo T5 5G — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 Lite over the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G is a better fit for active users.