Realme 5s vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Realme 5s (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 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5s doesn't; the Realme 5s is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5s
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Realme 5s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5s vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). 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 33/100). 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 5s (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Realme 5s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5s | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 5s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5s
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5s and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Realme 5s by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (94/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Realme 5s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5s or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 5s by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5s and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme 5s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5s or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5s or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5s over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.