Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs Vivo S20
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S20 leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S20 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo S20 is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,925 vs 954,090); the Vivo S20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo S20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Vivo S20
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 3111
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo S20 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027925 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1131 vs 1114
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 186g vs 203g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the Vivo S20, the Vivo S20 scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S20 leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S20 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (75/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | Vivo S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 160.4×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S20
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S20
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S20
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and Vivo S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S20 leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S20 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (75/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo S20 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo S20 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo S20 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the Vivo S20?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo S20 (75/100 vs 44/100).