Redmi K50 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Redmi K50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K50 leads — 58/100 vs 51/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,092,605 vs 954,090); the Redmi K50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Redmi K50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1092605 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1139 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3842 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Lighter: 201g vs 203g
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Redmi K50 scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1092605 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.2×8.5 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $310 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K50 leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 14.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Redmi K50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Redmi K50 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K50 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Redmi K50 is a better fit for active users.