Realme Narzo 30 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Realme Narzo 30 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 41/100 (a 10-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 535,127); the Realme Narzo 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 30
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Realme Narzo 30 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 203g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 30 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 10 points higher (51/100 vs 41/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (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, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme Narzo 30 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 Narzo 30 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 30 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 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 | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 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) | 580 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- 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 Narzo 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 30 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Realme Narzo 30 by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (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, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme Narzo 30 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 Narzo 30 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the Realme Narzo 30 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 30 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Realme Narzo 30 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 30 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).