Realme 5i vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 5i by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.