Realme Q5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme Q5 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Q5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme Q5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.