Realme 9 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Realme 9 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 42/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 569,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Realme 9 5G better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 9 points higher (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×74.8×8.5 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Realme 9 5G by 40.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (58/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Realme 9 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Realme 9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (58/100 vs 42/100).