Poco C81 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 208g).
Poco C81
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 208g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C81 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C81 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 310000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 Poco C81 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (46/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (83/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Poco C81 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.