Realme 5i vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme 5i by 94.0% 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 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.