Poco F4 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Poco F4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F4 leads — 37/100 vs 26/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).

The Poco F4 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 56
Value for money 86
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F4 better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 195g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F4 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Poco F4 scores 11 points higher (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F4 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F4 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F4 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Poco F4 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F4 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F4: The Poco F4 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 F4 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 970273
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W 44W
Main camera 64 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 12 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 195 g 173 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Poco F4
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco F4
  • 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 F4
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F4
$350
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F4 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F4 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Poco F4 (83/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F4 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F4 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F4 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F4 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F4 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F4 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F4 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.