Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 177g
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 187.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.