Motorola Moto S50 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto S50 leads — 35/100 vs 26/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Moto S50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Motorola Moto S50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 33
Design 87
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 173g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4310 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 26/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Motorola Moto S50 scores 9 points higher (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Moto S50: The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto S50 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.4" LTPO P-OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2670 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 170 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Moto S50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Moto S50 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.