Poco X3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X3 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 26/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X3 Pro has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X3 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).

The Poco X3 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 43
Design 31
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Poco X3 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 215g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Poco X3 Pro scores 7 points higher (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 Pro leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X3 Pro leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Poco X3 Pro: The Poco X3 Pro 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 X3 Pro Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 795343
Geekbench Single 1004
Geekbench Multi 2653
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5160 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) 450 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 173 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Poco X3 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco X3 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • 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 X3 Pro
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X3 Pro
$250
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (83/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco X3 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Poco X3 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco X3 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.