Realme 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 12/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.3mm).
Realme 5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 12/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 18 points higher (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 5 (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 5 (27/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Realme 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.