Realme 15x 5G (India) VS Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM)

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM) both feature water resistance, though the Realme model is described as simply 'water resistant,' while the Vivo device is specifically labeled as 'waterproof.'

In terms of physical dimensions, the Realme 15x 5G is slightly larger with a weight of 212 g, a thickness of 8.3 mm, and overall dimensions of 166.1 mm in height and 77.9 mm in width. On the other hand, the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G is lighter at 184 g, thinner at 7.4 mm, and more compact with a height of 163.3 mm and width of 76.7 mm.

The Realme 15x 5G has a volume of 107.4 cm³, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G is a bit smaller in volume at 92.7 cm³. Both models have different Ingress Protection ratings, with the Realme device rated IP69 and the Vivo device rated IP68, indicating slightly different levels of dust and water protection.

The display technology differs between the Realme 15x 5G (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM). The Realme device uses an LCD IPS panel, while the Vivo device features an OLED/AMOLED display.

In terms of screen size, the Realme model has a 6.81″ display, which is slightly larger than the 6.77″ display on the Vivo device. The Realme phone has a pixel density of 395 ppi, a bit higher than the Vivo's 388 ppi. For resolution, the Realme 15x 5G has a 720 x 1570 px resolution, which is lower compared to the Vivo's 1080 x 2392 px resolution, offering more detail on the Vivo screen.

When it comes to refresh rates, the Realme 15x 5G supports 144Hz, providing smoother scrolling and gaming, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The Vivo device also features Always-On Display, which the Realme device lacks. Both phones do not have branded damage-resistant glass, HDR10 support, HDR10+ support, or Dolby Vision support, and neither model has a secondary screen. Both devices do include a touchscreen.

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM) have some key differences in performance specs. The Realme 15x 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset with an 8-core CPU clocked at 2 x 2.4 GHz and 6 x 2.0 GHz, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G uses the newer MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset with 8 CPU cores running at 4 x 2.6 GHz and 4 x 2.0 GHz. This gives the Vivo device a higher peak CPU speed.

Both phones have 8GB of RAM, but the Realme 15x 5G uses 2133 MHz RAM, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G has faster 6400 MHz RAM. The Realme model is built on a 6 nm semiconductor, whereas the Vivo model uses a more advanced 4 nm process. Additionally, the GPU in the Realme device is the Arm Mali-G57 MC2 with a clock speed of 950 MHz, while the Vivo device has the Mali G615 MC2 GPU clocked at 1047 MHz.

The Realme 15x 5G has a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.07 GB/s, whereas the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G offers a higher 25.6 GB/s. The maximum supported memory on the Realme is 12GB, compared to 16GB on the Vivo. Both devices support 64-bit architecture, have integrated graphics, use big.LITTLE technology, and support HMP. The Realme 15x 5G has DirectX 12 support, as does the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G.

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM) both feature 50 MP main cameras, but the Vivo device has an additional 2 MP camera, giving it a dual-lens setup. The Realme model has a wide aperture of 1.8f for its main camera, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G has a dual aperture setup with 2.4f for the primary lens and 1.8f for the secondary lens.

For front cameras, the Realme 15x 5G has a 50 MP sensor with a 2.4f wide aperture, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G features a 32 MP front camera with a slightly wider aperture of 2.45f. Both phones offer features like phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus for video, slow-motion video recording, and HDR mode for photos. However, the Vivo device supports 4K video recording at 2160 x 30 fps, while the Realme model only supports 1080p at 30 fps for video recording.

Both phones lack branded optical image stabilization, with the Realme 15x 5G having no stabilization at all, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G includes built-in optical image stabilization for its main camera. Both devices have a flash, with the Realme featuring a dual-tone LED flash with two LEDs, while the Vivo has a single flash LED. Neither device supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, and both can create panoramas in-camera. Neither phone has a front-facing LED flash or a dual-lens front camera.

Both the Realme 15x 5G (India) and Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM) run Android 15 and share a wide range of features. Both devices include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. They also support blocking app tracking and on-device machine learning, and both devices offer features like notification permissions, media picker, and the ability to play games while they download.

In terms of customization and convenience, both phones support dark mode, battery health checks, extra dim modes, dynamic theming, and customizable notifications. Both devices also allow offloading apps, offer Live Text and full-page screenshots, and support split-screen functionality. Features like PiP (Picture-in-Picture), voice commands, offline voice recognition, and the ability to track the current position of a mobile device are available on both phones.

However, there are a few areas where the phones are identical in terms of features, but also a few common features they share: neither phone gets direct OS updates, and neither can be used as a PC. Both devices support widgets, are free and open-source, have a child lock, and are multi-user systems. Additionally, neither device offers a Quick Start option, and both phones lack Wi-Fi password sharing.

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM) differ in their battery specifications. The Realme 15x 5G is equipped with a larger 7000 mAh battery, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G features a smaller 5700 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging, but the Realme model supports a higher charging speed of 60W, compared to the 44W charging speed of the Vivo device.

Neither phone supports wireless charging, and both have non-removable, rechargeable batteries. Additionally, both models include a battery level indicator to help track remaining power.

In terms of battery capacity, the Realme 15x 5G offers more power, potentially providing longer usage time, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G has a smaller battery but still supports fast charging for quicker power replenishment.

Both the Realme 15x 5G (India) and Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM) lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning neither device supports wired headphones through this port. When it comes to audio output, the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G does feature stereo speakers, while the Realme 15x 5G does not include stereo speakers.

Neither phone supports aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless for high-quality wireless audio. Both phones also lack a built-in radio.

In summary, while both devices are limited in terms of high-quality audio codec support, the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G does have stereo speakers, unlike the Realme 15x 5G.

The Realme 15x 5G (India) and Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM) both support 5G connectivity, but they differ in a few connectivity and feature specs. Both devices use 2 SIM cards and feature Bluetooth support, with the Realme device using Bluetooth 5.3 and the Vivo device using the slightly newer Bluetooth 5.4. Both phones have USB Type-C ports, with USB version 2, but the Realme 15x 5G has an external memory slot, while the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G does not.

Both devices have a fingerprint scanner, GPS, and a compass. Additionally, both phones support Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5), but the Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G supports an additional Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 6. Neither device has NFC, infrared, or a barometer, and neither supports motion or optical tracking, nor has a built-in projector.

Both phones are equipped with a gyroscope, an accelerometer, and a cellular module. Neither device offers emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, or a heart rate monitor. They also both support Galileo for satellite positioning and lack 3D facial recognition, iris scanners, or a stylus.

Both the Realme 15x 5G (India) and Vivo iQOO Z10R 5G (128GB / 8GB RAM) feature a video light, making it easier to capture video in low-light conditions. However, neither phone has sapphire glass for the display, a curved display, nor an e-paper display, meaning their screens are standard flat displays with regular glass.

There are no notable differences between the two devices in this group, as both share the same specifications for display features.

In summary, both devices offer similar video lighting capabilities but lack premium display features like sapphire glass or a curved design.