Realme 5i vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Realme 5i
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Overall rating 27/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
| Specification | Realme 5i | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Realme 5i and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Realme 5i by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 5i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (94/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.