Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 leads — 40/100 vs 26/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Apple iPhone 15
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Lighter: 171g vs 173g
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 2/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Apple iPhone 15 scores 14 points higher (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 2/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (30/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (38/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (30/100 vs 2/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.