Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 25/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Poco M3 Pro 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 96
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 175g vs 190g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 8 points higher (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M3 Pro 5G Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 515647
Geekbench Single 688
Geekbench Multi 1794
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 18W 66W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 190 g 175 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Poco M3 Pro 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.