Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (2023) 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 49/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M34 5G better?
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (46/100 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
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 208g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 2 points higher (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Samsung Galaxy M34 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, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M34 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 M34 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (80/100 vs 66/100).