OnePlus 9 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 9 leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,157,244 vs 750,481); the OnePlus 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1157244 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 192g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the OnePlus 9 scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 leads (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 9 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The OnePlus 9 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The OnePlus 9 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The OnePlus 9 leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.