vivo iQOO Z5vsXiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

vivo iQOO Z5

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

vivo iQOO Z5

The Vivo iQOO Z5 is an intriguing device that packs a punch in its price segment. With a sleek design and impressive specs, this smartphone promises to deliver on both performance and features. The device boasts a large battery life, making it perfect for heavy users, and the camera setup seems to be a strong point, offering a 64MP primary sensor and a capable selfie snapper. I put this phone through its paces, and my initial impression is that it's a formidable contender in the budget flagship space.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

Despite its impressive specs on paper, the Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro failed to deliver in various aspects. The phone's camera was a major letdown, struggling with low-light photography and often overexposing images. Even using a GCAM port didn't improve the results significantly. Daytime photos were excellent, but that's not enough to redeem the camera's shortcomings. The 100-megapixel sensor, touted as a highlight of the phone, seemed to be hampered by software issues rather than hardware limitations. The battery life was average, with around 7-8 hours of screen time in everyday use. However, gaming performance was excellent, with smooth gameplay and long battery life (4-5 hours). The speakers were also impressive, making this a great phone for gaming enthusiasts. However, the camera's poor performance makes it hard to recommend this phone, especially when considering its high price point. For the same money, you can get better cameras on older Xiaomi phones or even last year's OnePlus 9 Pro. If your primary concern is gaming, then the Redmi K50 Pro might be a good choice. The display, battery life, and speakers all performed well in this regard. However, if photography is important to you, there are far better options available, making this phone a hard sell overall.