Motorola Edge 40 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 leads — 38/100 vs 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 36
Design 91
Value for money 83
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 167g vs 173g

  • Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 26/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Motorola Edge 40 scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (83/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 979624
Geekbench Single 1120
Geekbench Multi 3665
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 167 g 173 g
Price $389
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40
$389
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (83/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Edge 40 leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.