Realme 5i vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).
Realme 5i
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 195g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 3/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 3/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 5i | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 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 Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 3/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (83/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Realme 5i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.