Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs Vivo S18e
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo S18e is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 954,090); the Vivo S18e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo S18e is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Vivo S18e
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Vivo S18e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1114
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 193g vs 203g
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S18e scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo S18e are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo S18e are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S18e leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo S18e are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (79/100 vs 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) and the Vivo S18e are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo S18e edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the Vivo S18e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo S18e (66/100 vs 44/100).