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 — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-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 is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Apple iPhone Air is thinner (5.6mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 165g vs 173g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 77/100)
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 (38/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Apple iPhone Air scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (96/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 2318 | |
| 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) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 238.3% 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 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (73/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (96/100 vs 77/100).
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 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
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 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.