Vivo iQOO U5 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 592,015); the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO U5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 37.9% 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 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO U5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Vivo iQOO U5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO U5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5 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 Vivo iQOO U5 (65/100 vs 44/100).