Realme 9 5G Speed vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G Speed
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Better display (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 17.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (56/100 vs 45/100).