Realme or Vivo?

Which smartphone brand is right for you?

Vivowins 4 of 7 categories
Realme

Realme

Dare to Leap

4.2/5
|189,000 reviews
3
Wins
2018
Founded
budget
Price
WINNER
Vivo

Vivo

Camera & Music

4.2/5
|167,000 reviews
4
Wins
2009
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

80
Camera Quality
Vivo wins
86
85
Performance
Realme wins
84
88
Battery Life
Realme wins
86
82
Display Quality
Vivo wins
85
75
Software & Updates
Vivo wins
76
78
Build Quality
Vivo wins
85
94
Value for Money
Realme wins
82
Realme

Realme excels at

PerformanceBattery LifeValue for Money
Vivo

Vivo excels at

Camera QualityDisplay QualitySoftware & UpdatesBuild Quality

Pros & Cons

Realme

Realme

Aggressive pricing
Good specs for price
Fast charging standard
Youth-oriented designs
Build quality concerns
Bloatware heavy
Vivo

Vivo

Innovative camera tech
Slim, premium designs
Good selfie cameras
Strong offline support
Heavy software skin
Limited global presence

The Bottom Line

Choose Realme if you want...

  • Budget buyers
  • Young users
  • First smartphone buyers
  • Gaming on budget

Choose Vivo if you want...

  • Selfie enthusiasts
  • Slim phone lovers
  • Offline buyers in Asia
  • Camera-first users

Our pick: Vivo — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Realme is the better choice if you prioritize performance or battery life.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Realme

Realme

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Realme products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.23691199400831
(1,652)
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TrustpilotGood
3.900433003228477
(2,484)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Vivo

Vivo

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Vivo products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.4174325783754425
(664)
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TrustpilotGood
4.078568440531217
(650)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10