Poco F5 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F5 leads — 43/100 vs 26/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Poco F5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Poco F5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Performance 17
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 48
Design 73
Value for money 87
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (17/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 181g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Poco F5 scores 17 points higher (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 leads (17/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F5 leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (17/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (87/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F5: The Poco F5 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 F5 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1269172
Geekbench Single 1653
Geekbench Multi 4349
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 181 g 173 g
Price $330
Camera comparison
Poco F5
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco F5
  • 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 F5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F5
$330
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (17/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (87/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F5 leads on performance (17/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco F5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.