Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 40/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 11 points higher (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (56/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 59.6% 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 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (56/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade X1 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (56/100 vs 22/100).