Realme 9 5G
#1720
vivo iQOO U5
#1566Category Breakdown
Realme 9 5G
vivo iQOO U5
Performance
68.570.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
63.263.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteor Black, Stargaze White
White, Gray, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
OS Version
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes