Realme 3i vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Realme 3i (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 9/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Realme 3i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 3i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 17
Design 81
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 3i better?

  • Overall rating 9/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4230 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 175g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 3i vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 17 points higher (26/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (37/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme 3i are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme 3i: The Realme 3i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 3i Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4230 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 175 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme 3i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme 3i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Realme 3i
  • 4230 mAh
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
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 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (37/100 vs 1/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme 3i are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 3i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Realme 3i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Realme 3i and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme 3i has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 3i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Realme 3i over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme 3i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.