Realme 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 28/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't; the Realme 5 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 216g).
Realme 5
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 198g vs 216g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 54 points higher (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme 5 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 5 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme 5 by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (95/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (65/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 5 by 54 points (82/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.