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).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Realme 5i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 3
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 5i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Realme 5i: The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
3
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme 5i
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.