The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
Realme Q, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 20 W
- against 18 W
- Max. download speed
- 800 Mbps
- against 600 Mbps
vivo Y51, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,035 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 233,869 | 219,118 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver | 4x Kryo 260 at 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue | Black, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 157 mm | 159.3 mm |
| Weight | 184 g Best value | 186.7 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.6 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,035 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.38″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 404 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | 4G, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, NFC, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Q | Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP |
