Realme 9 5G
#2674
vivo iQOO U5
#2559Category Breakdown
Realme 9 5G
vivo iQOO U5
Performance
78.283.4
Camera
29.928.4
Display
79.584.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
72.976.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.048.0
Summary
- The Realme 9 5G features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 600 nits, while the vivo iQOO U5 has a slightly smaller 6.58-inch IPS LCD display that supports HDR10, enhancing visual quality.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, offering similar performance, but the iQOO U5 provides more RAM options, starting at 128GB.
- In terms of camera, both phones have a 50 MP main sensor, though the iQOO U5 has a slightly different wide-angle configuration and an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the 16 MP on the Realme.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The Realme runs on Realme UI 3.0, while the vivo operates on OriginOS Ocean, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9 5G
vivo iQOO U5
General
Release Date
2022, May 12
2021, December 24
Announced
2022, May 12
2021, December 24
Description
Not to be confused with theIndian Realme 9 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 619
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
164 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
191 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteor Black, Stargaze White
White, Gray, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD/Adaptive
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass