Honor Play vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 8/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP.
Honor Play
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Overall rating 8/100
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 176g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 18 points higher (26/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor Play (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor Play are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (37/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor Play (30/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor Play are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Honor Play — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.