Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 26/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 38 points (64/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 165g vs 173g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Apple iPhone Air scores 38 points higher (64/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (30/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 2550000
Geekbench Single 3850
Geekbench Multi 9800
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2736x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 44W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS iOS 26 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 165 g 173 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
9
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (73/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (30/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 38 points (64/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.