Realme Q5i vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme Q5i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Realme Q5i
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 17/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme Q5i vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme Q5i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme Q5i | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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 | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Q5i
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme Q5i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Q5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme Q5i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme Q5i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Realme Q5i — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Q5i and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Q5i has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5i over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme Q5i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.