Realme Q5 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 47/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Realme Q5
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme Q5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 35 points higher (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme Q5 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Q5 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme Q5 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Q5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (65/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 35 points (82/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme Q5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme Q5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.