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 — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-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 Poco F3 is faster in AnTuTu (998,482 vs 750,481); the Poco F3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 196g).

The Poco F3 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F3

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money 40

Vivo iQOO Z7

Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money —

What makes Poco F3 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 998482 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 4520 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?

  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 196g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better portability (77/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Poco F3 scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F3 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F3 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).

Poco F3: The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F3 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 998482 750481
Geekbench Single 1298 936
Geekbench Multi 3520 2318
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 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 196 g 173 g
Launch price $370 —

Camera comparison

Poco F3

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Poco F3

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Battery and charging

Poco F3

  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F3 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100
998482 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z7 MediaTek Dimensity 920
50/100 -33.0%
750481 AnTuTu

Poco F3 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F3

$370

Vivo iQOO Z7

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F3 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).

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 4 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 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.

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

The Poco F3 leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users.