ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 750,481); the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 238g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (77/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (77/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.