Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, 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 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 872,944); the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 26
Battery 42
Portability 60
Value for money 14

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 FE better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1222 vs 1114
  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 872944
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (60/100 vs 44/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 872944 954090
Geekbench Single 1222 1114
Geekbench Multi 3060 3281
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 12, Funtouch 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 159.8×74.5×8.4 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 190 g 203 g
Launch price $699 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
26
camera

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Samsung Exynos 990
50/100
872944 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100 +8.5%
954090 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

$699

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (60/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (60/100 vs 44/100).