Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 217g).

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 53
Design 28
Value for money 98
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 217g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (83/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G 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 M7 Plus 5G Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 622608
Geekbench Single 938
Geekbench Multi 2183
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2460x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 217 g 173 g
Price $168
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Vivo iQOO Z7
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 Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (83/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.