If you’re planning to purchase a new smartphone under Rs 20,000, then the Vivo T5x, iQOO Z11 Lite 5G and Realme P4R 5G are some of the best options you have. While the smartphones may appear to come with similar specs, they are designed for different audiences. Vivo has gone for a well-rounded bundle of display, performance and photography abilities, while iQOO delivers a high-refresh-rate display and efficient hardware. Realme, meanwhile, impresses with a larger battery capacity and a snappier 144Hz refresh rate. Here is a detailed specs-based comparison of the Vivo T5x, iQOO Z11 Lite 5G and Realme P4R 5G to help you choose the right one for you.
The Vivo T5x features a 6.76-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. When used outside, the device can hit a peak brightness of 1,200 nits.
However, the iQOO Z11 Lite houses a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD display coupled with an adaptive refresh rate that goes up to 120Hz. Under bright sunlight, the display can reach a peak brightness of 1,200 nits.
On the other hand, the Realme P4R offers a 6.81-inch flat LCD panel paired with a 144Hz refresh rate and supports HD+. The device can reach a peak brightness of 1,200 nits under direct sunlight.
Vivo ships the T5x with the MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset. Along with that, the device also houses up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Out of the box the smartphone runs on OriginOS 6, a skin based on Android 16.
Talking about the iQOO Z11 Lite, the device sports a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset under the hood. It also gets paired with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and an internal storage that goes up to 256GB. Much like the Vivo T5x, the device runs on OriginOS 6, an Android 16-based skin.
Realme also offers MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 chipset with its P4R, and it gets coupled with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The handset runs on Android 16-based Realme UI 7.
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The Vivo T5x offers 7200 mAh of battery support along with 44W of wired charging. The device also supports reverse charging capabilities. On the other hand, the iQOO Z11 Lite 5G sports a 6500mAh high-density battery which supports 44W wired charging. While the Realme P4R comes packed with an 8000mAh battery supported by 45W of fast charging. It also supports bypass charging and reverse wired charging.
In terms of optics, the Vivo T5x comes equipped with a dual-camera setup at the back, including a 50MP Sony HD AI-powered main rear camera and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls the smartphone also houses a 32 MP selfie shooter.
In comparison to that, the iQOO Z11 Lite boasts a 50 MP Sony sensor with an f/1.8 aperture supported by a 0.08 MP secondary depth lens sensor. At the front it comes with a 5MP sensor for selfies and video calls.
For the photography enthusiasts, the Realme P4R packs a 50 MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture with autofocus, which is paired with a secondary lens. While at the front it houses an 8MP lens for selfies and video calls.
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The Vivo T5x was launched in the Indian market with a price tag of Rs 18,999, while the iQOO Z11 Lite 5G landed for Rs 19,499 and the Realme P4R 5G was launched at Rs 18,999. Do note that these are the launch price for the base variant of the devices and they may have received the price hike since.