Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G VS Vivo iQOO Z10x (128GB / 6GB RAM)

The Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G and Vivo iQOO Z10x both have water resistance features, with the Narzo offering a general water resistant rating and the iQOO boasting full waterproof protection. In terms of build, both are not rugged or foldable, which limits their suitability for extreme environments or flexibility in form. The Narzo weighs 197 g, while the iQOO is slightly heavier at 204 g. The thickness of the Narzo is 7.94 mm, making it a bit thinner than the iQOO's 8.1 mm. However, the width of both devices is nearly identical, with the Narzo measuring 76.2 mm and the iQOO just slightly wider at 76.3 mm. Their heights match exactly at 165.7 mm, so the difference in size is minimal.

The volume of the devices shows a small difference as well, with the Narzo at 100.253 cm³ and the iQOO at 102.408 cm³, suggesting that the iQOO has a slightly larger overall body. When it comes to ingress protection, the Narzo has an IP64 rating, offering protection against dust and water splashes, while the iQOO provides a more robust IP68 rating, which allows it to be submerged in water without damage.

Overall, while both devices are fairly similar in dimensions and weight, the iQOO offers more advanced water protection and a marginally larger body, whereas the Narzo is slightly thinner and lighter.

Both the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G and Vivo iQOO Z10x feature LCD IPS displays with 120Hz refresh rates, ensuring smooth scrolling and gameplay. The Narzo's display measures 6.67″, slightly smaller than the iQOO's 6.72″ screen. The Narzo has a pixel density of 264 ppi, whereas the iQOO provides a significantly higher 393 ppi, offering sharper details. Additionally, the Narzo has a resolution of 720 x 1604 px, which is lower than the iQOO’s 1080 x 2408 px, resulting in the iQOO having a clearer and more detailed image.

In terms of additional features, neither phone has branded damage-resistant glass, supports HDR10, nor HDR10+. The Narzo lacks an Always-On Display, while the iQOO includes this feature, allowing it to show essential information even when the screen is off. Both devices do not have a secondary screen, but they both feature touchscreens, ensuring easy interaction.

Overall, the iQOO offers a slightly larger and sharper display with a higher resolution and pixel density, alongside the added convenience of an Always-On Display. Meanwhile, the Narzo has a smaller resolution and lower pixel density but still provides a solid display experience with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G and Vivo iQOO Z10x both feature 128GB of internal storage and 6GB of RAM. However, the two devices differ significantly in their processing power. The Narzo is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, while the iQOO uses the more advanced MediaTek Dimensity 7300. The Narzo’s CPU consists of 2 high-performance cores running at 2.4 GHz and 6 efficiency cores at 2 GHz, while the iQOO's CPU features 4 high-performance cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2 GHz, suggesting a more balanced core distribution in the iQOO.

In terms of benchmark scores, the Narzo scores 2012 in multi-core Geekbench 6 tests and 782 in single-core tests, while the iQOO scores 2932 and 1026, respectively, indicating a noticeable performance boost in both multi-core and single-core tasks for the iQOO. Additionally, the Narzo’s GPU is the Arm Mali-G57 MC2 with a clock speed of 950 MHz, whereas the iQOO comes with the Mali G615 MC2 GPU, which runs at a higher clock speed of 1047 MHz. This difference suggests the iQOO’s GPU might provide a smoother graphical performance.

Both devices support integrated LTE and are based on 64-bit architecture with DirectX 12 support, but the iQOO features a faster 6400 MHz RAM speed compared to the Narzo’s 2133 MHz. The Narzo has a semiconductor size of 6 nm, while the iQOO uses a 4 nm semiconductor, which generally translates to improved efficiency and performance. The iQOO also supports a maximum memory capacity of 16GB, while the Narzo supports up to 12GB, giving the iQOO an advantage in terms of future upgrade potential.

The Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G and Vivo iQOO Z10x have different camera setups, with the Narzo featuring a 32 MP main camera and a 32 MP front camera. The iQOO, on the other hand, has a dual-lens main camera with a 50 MP and 2 MP setup, and an 8 MP front camera. The Narzo’s main camera has a wide aperture of 1.8f, while the iQOO’s main camera features a wider 2.4f for the 50 MP lens and 1.8f for the 2 MP lens. Both devices have CMOS sensors, but neither includes a BSI sensor.

Both phones support features like phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus for video, manual exposure, manual ISO, and manual focus. However, the iQOO can record videos in 4K (2160 x 30 fps), while the Narzo can only record in 1080p (30 fps). Both devices offer slow-motion video recording, HDR, and panorama creation. Additionally, both phones feature a flash with one LED but lack a dual-tone LED flash.

On the front, the Narzo has a 32 MP camera with a 1.8f wide aperture, while the iQOO has an 8 MP front camera with a slightly narrower 2f aperture. Neither device includes a front-facing LED flash or supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Both devices have touch autofocus, timelapse functions, and the ability to create panoramas, but neither features a dual-lens front camera or a front-facing camera under the display.

The Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G and Vivo iQOO Z10x both run Android 15, providing a similar software experience across both devices. Features such as clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking are available on both phones. Additionally, both devices offer dark mode, theme customization, dynamic theming, and a media picker, providing a customizable and user-friendly interface.

Both phones also support useful features like playing games while they download, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen, customizable notifications, and offline voice recognition. They allow tracking of the mobile device's current position, support a multi-user system, and have a child lock feature. Neither phone includes Wi-Fi password sharing, focus modes, or Quick Start.

One notable difference is that both devices lack direct OS updates, but they both share several privacy and security features, like the ability to block cross-site tracking and having on-device machine learning. Additionally, both phones are free and open source, with no mention of exclusive features for one over the other in this category.

The Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G and Vivo iQOO Z10x differ in battery power, with the Narzo featuring a 6000 mAh battery and the iQOO having a slightly larger 6500 mAh battery. Both phones have rechargeable batteries and battery level indicators, but the Narzo supports wireless charging, while the iQOO does not. In terms of fast charging, the Narzo supports 15W fast charging, whereas the iQOO offers a significantly faster 44W charging speed.

Neither device has a removable battery, which is standard in most modern smartphones. Both devices support fast charging, but the iQOO's faster charging speed gives it an edge for quicker power-ups. While the Narzo offers the convenience of wireless charging, the iQOO compensates with a much faster wired charging experience.

Overall, the iQOO offers a larger battery and much faster charging capabilities, while the Narzo has the added convenience of wireless charging, though at a slower rate.

Both the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G and Vivo iQOO Z10x lack a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning both devices require wireless or USB audio solutions. Neither phone is equipped with stereo speakers, which could be a downside for users who prioritize audio quality from built-in speakers. In terms of advanced audio technologies, neither phone supports aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, so users will not benefit from high-quality wireless audio streaming on either device.

Additionally, neither phone includes a radio feature, which might be an inconvenience for users who enjoy listening to FM radio directly through their device.

Overall, both the Narzo and the iQOO are quite similar in terms of audio features, offering a basic audio experience without advanced wireless audio support or a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Both the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G and Vivo iQOO Z10x support 5G connectivity, allowing for fast mobile data speeds. They are equipped with Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), ensuring good wireless networking capabilities. Both phones have 2 SIM card slots and include USB Type-C ports with USB 2.0 support, making data transfer and charging convenient. The Narzo has an external memory slot, while the iQOO does not provide an external memory option.

The Bluetooth versions differ slightly, with the Narzo supporting Bluetooth 5.3 and the iQOO supporting Bluetooth 5.4. Both phones have fingerprint scanners for security, and neither offers NFC functionality. The Narzo has a slightly higher download speed at 3300 MBits/s, compared to the iQOO's 3270 MBits/s.

In terms of sensors and features, both phones include GPS, a compass, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope. Neither device has features like emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, a barometer, or HDMI output. Both phones also support Galileo for navigation, and neither has a built-in projector or any advanced tracking systems like motion or optical tracking.

Both the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G and Vivo iQOO Z10x feature a video light, useful for improving lighting in videos. Neither phone includes sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, so both devices offer standard flat displays without the enhanced durability or unique display characteristics that these features provide.

Overall, the two phones are quite similar in the miscellaneous features category, offering the same video light functionality while lacking the more specialized display technologies like sapphire glass or curved/e-paper displays.