Poco X5 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 48/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 592,015); the Poco X5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X5
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Poco X5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 189g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 2 points higher (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X5 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X5 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Poco X5 by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Poco X5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco X5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 66/100).