Realme 8 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Realme 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Realme 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 39
Design 78
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 177g

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). 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 8 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme 8: The Realme 8 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 8 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 160.6×73.9×8.0 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 177 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme 8
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme 8
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Realme 8
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
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 8 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).

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 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Realme 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme 8 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Realme 8 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.