OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 671,241); the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1003 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2423 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 671241
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.2×7.8 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (42/100 vs 38/100).