Realme Q5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2101
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Q5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Realme Q5 by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Q5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme Q5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Q5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 66/100).