Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO Neo5 SE
vivo iQOO Z3
Performance
90.587.2
Camera
47.465.2
Display
88.784.1
Battery
30.630.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
86.677.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.754.3
Summary
- The vivo iQOO Neo5 SE features a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a higher refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the 6.58-inch 120Hz display of the iQOO Z3, both supporting HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the Neo5 SE is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 768G in the Z3.
- The camera setup on the Z3 includes a 64 MP main sensor, while the Neo5 SE has a 50 MP sensor, though both devices have similar secondary cameras and 4K video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Neo5 SE at 4500mAh versus 4400mAh in the Z3, with both supporting 55W fast charging.
- Both phones run on Android 11, but the Neo5 SE uses OriginOS Ocean while the Z3 operates on Funtouch 11.1, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO Neo5 SE
vivo iQOO Z3
General
Release Date
2021, December 20
2021, March 25
Announced
2021, December 20
2021, March 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10, 650 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM768 Snapdragon 768G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
4400 mAh
Charging Details
55W wired
55W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.7 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
164 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
189 g
185.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Aurora
Ace Black, Cyber Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 (International), OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO (China)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

