Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs Vivo V21e
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. 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) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 517,460); the Vivo V21e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Vivo V21e
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 203g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the Vivo V21e, 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 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (56/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (83/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 430 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Vivo V21e by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (56/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (83/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Vivo V21e 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 V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the Vivo V21e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo V21e (83/100 vs 44/100).