Poco F3 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F3 leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F3 has the bigger battery (4520 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 196g).

The Poco F3 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 28
Design 55
Value for money 84
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4520 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 196g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Poco F3 scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F3 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Poco F3 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F3: The Poco F3 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 Poco F3 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 994842
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 196 g 173 g
Price $370
Camera comparison
Poco F3
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco F3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco F3
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F3
$370
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 28/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Poco F3 (83/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F3 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F3 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F3 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F3 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F3 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.