Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads — 44/100 vs 26/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the Realme GT Neo 5 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 193g).

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 63
Design 58
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 SE better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 193g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE scores 18 points higher (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme GT Neo 5 SE: The Realme GT Neo 5 SE 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 GT Neo 5 SE Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1416021
Geekbench Single 1653
Geekbench Multi 4349
Display 6.7" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1240x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 193 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (83/100 vs 58/100).

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 GT Neo 5 SE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT Neo 5 SE over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.