Realme 15x 5G (India) VS Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G both offer water resistance, though the Realme device is only water resistant while the Vivo model is rated as waterproof, which generally suggests a higher level of protection. The Realme 15x 5G has a weight of 212 g, which is slightly heavier than the 184 g of the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G, making the Vivo model more lightweight. In terms of thickness, the Realme phone is 8.3 mm thick, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G is thinner at 7.4 mm. The width of the Realme phone is 77.9 mm, while the Vivo model is just a bit slimmer at 76.7 mm. The Realme phone is also taller at 166.1 mm, compared to the 163.3 mm height of the Vivo phone. This results in a larger overall volume for the Realme 15x 5G, at 107.4 cm³, versus the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G, which has a volume of 92.7 cm³.

Both phones do not feature a rugged build, and neither can be folded. When it comes to the ingress protection (IP) rating, the Realme 15x 5G is rated IP69, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G has an IP68 rating. The difference between IP69 and IP68 typically indicates that the Realme model offers slightly better protection against dust and water exposure at higher pressure and temperatures.

Overall, while both devices are similar in terms of build features like water resistance and the absence of ruggedness or foldability, the Realme 15x 5G tends to be slightly bulkier and taller, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G is lighter and slimmer, with a slightly lower IP rating.

The display specifications of the Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G show some notable differences. The Realme 15x 5G features a 6.81″ LCD, IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1570 px and a pixel density of 395 ppi. In comparison, the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G has a slightly smaller 6.77″ OLED/AMOLED display, offering a higher resolution of 1080 x 2392 px and a pixel density of 388 ppi. The higher resolution of the Vivo phone gives it a more detailed screen, though the pixel density of the Realme phone is marginally higher.

When it comes to refresh rates, the Realme 15x 5G supports a 144Hz refresh rate, providing smoother scrolling and gaming performance compared to the 120Hz refresh rate on the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G. Both devices do not feature branded damage-resistant glass, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision support, but the Realme model lacks HDR10 support entirely, while the Vivo model does support HDR10. Additionally, the Realme 15x 5G does not have an Always-On Display, unlike the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G, which does offer this feature.

Both phones feature a touch screen and do not have secondary screens. Overall, the Realme 15x 5G offers a higher refresh rate but lower resolution, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G delivers a higher resolution display with slightly lower pixel density and refresh rate, along with an Always-On Display feature.

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G both offer strong performance with some key differences in their internal specifications. Both devices feature 256GB of internal storage, but the Realme 15x 5G is equipped with 8GB of RAM, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G offers 12GB of RAM, providing the Vivo model with more memory for multitasking and demanding applications.

In terms of chipset, the Realme 15x 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G uses the more advanced MediaTek Dimensity 7400. The Vivo model's chipset runs at higher CPU speeds, with 4 cores clocked at 2.6 GHz and 4 cores at 2.0 GHz, compared to the Realme’s 2 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 cores at 2.0 GHz. This could give the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G a performance edge in certain tasks.

Both phones feature integrated LTE and have similar GPU technologies with the Realme using the Arm Mali-G57 MC2 and the Vivo using the Mali G615 MC2. The Vivo device has a higher GPU clock speed at 1047 MHz, compared to the Realme’s 950 MHz. Other key differences include RAM speed, where the Vivo phone has a faster 6400 MHz compared to the 2133 MHz of the Realme, and semiconductor size, with the Vivo having a more advanced 4 nm process compared to the 6 nm process in the Realme. Additionally, the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G offers a higher maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, while the Realme is limited to 17.07 GB/s. Both devices support DirectX 12, have integrated graphics, and use big.LITTLE technology, and both support 64-bit architecture and HMP (heterogeneous multiprocessing).

The camera specifications of the Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G differ in several key areas. The Realme 15x 5G has a 50 MP main camera with a wide aperture of 1.8f, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G offers a dual-lens main camera setup, consisting of a 50 MP primary sensor with a wider aperture of 2.4f, and a 2 MP secondary sensor. The Realme does not have a multi-lens main camera, whereas the Vivo model includes a dual-lens setup, allowing for a potentially more versatile camera experience.

For video recording, the Realme 15x 5G supports 1080p at 30 fps, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G can record in 4K at 30 fps, offering a higher resolution for video capture. Both devices include features like phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus during video recording, and the ability to shoot slow-motion video. Both also have a flash, though the Realme uses a dual-tone LED flash with two LEDs, while the Vivo uses a single LED flash without the dual-tone feature.

On the front, the Realme 15x 5G has a 50 MP front camera with a 2.4f aperture, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G features a 32 MP front camera with a slightly larger 2.45f aperture. Neither device has a front-facing LED flash, but both support timelapse, panorama creation, manual exposure, and touch autofocus. Neither phone has a 360° panorama or a front-facing camera under the display, and both devices lack support for HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording.

Both the Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G run on Android 15, and they share many operating system features. Both devices include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. Neither device supports Mail Privacy Protection or blocks cross-site tracking. Both also feature on-device machine learning, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, and the ability to offload apps.

Additional shared features include dark mode, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), Wi-Fi password sharing (though not available on either device), and battery health check. Both phones support split screen and dynamic theming, and have a child lock, voice commands, offline voice recognition, and the ability to track the current position of a mobile device. They also both support widgets and are multi-user systems. Neither device can be used as a PC, and both lack Quick Start functionality.

Overall, the Realme 15x 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G have nearly identical software features, with no significant differences in the operating system capabilities provided by Android 15. Both devices include a wide range of privacy, customization, and usability options, ensuring a similar user experience on both smartphones.

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G differ in their battery specifications. The Realme 15x 5G comes with a larger 7000 mAh battery, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G has a 5700 mAh battery. Both devices do not support wireless charging but do offer fast charging capabilities. The Realme 15x 5G supports a faster charging speed of 60W, compared to the 44W fast charging speed of the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G.

Both phones have non-removable rechargeable batteries, a battery level indicator, and support for rechargeable power sources. These features are common to both devices, ensuring users can monitor battery status and recharge their devices as needed.

In summary, the Realme 15x 5G has a larger battery and faster charging speed, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G offers a smaller battery and slower fast charging, but both phones share the same key battery-related features such as non-removable batteries and indicators for battery level.

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G both lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so neither device supports wired audio through that socket. When it comes to audio features, the Realme 15x 5G does not have stereo speakers, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G does feature stereo speakers, providing a potentially richer sound experience.

Both devices also lack support for high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs like aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless. Additionally, neither phone includes a built-in radio, so users won't be able to listen to traditional FM radio on either device.

In summary, while both phones share similar limitations in wireless audio capabilities and radio functionality, the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G stands out with its inclusion of stereo speakers, a feature not found on the Realme 15x 5G.

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G both support 5G connectivity and feature dual SIM slots. The Realme 15x 5G supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G adds Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) to its connectivity options, offering a potential improvement in network speeds and efficiency. Both devices use Bluetooth 5.3 (Realme) and Bluetooth 5.4 (Vivo), providing similar wireless communication performance.

The Realme 15x 5G has an external memory slot, unlike the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G, which does not offer expandable storage. Both phones include USB Type-C ports (USB version 2) and a fingerprint scanner for security. Neither phone has NFC, an infrared sensor, or an HDMI output, and both lack emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection features.

For sensors, both phones come equipped with GPS, a compass, and an accelerometer. The Realme 15x 5G also supports Galileo, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G offers the same Galileo support along with a gyroscope, which the Realme device lacks. Both phones have a cellular module but no barometer, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, stylus, motion tracking, optical tracking, or built-in projector.

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G both include a video light, allowing for enhanced lighting during video recordings. Neither device features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, indicating both smartphones have standard display technologies without these advanced features.

Overall, the miscellaneous features of both phones are nearly identical, with no significant differences in this category.