Samsung Galaxy M33 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M33 5G better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M33 5G | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.4×76.9×9.4 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Samsung Galaxy M33 5G by 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (56/100 vs 44/100).