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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 50/100. Key differences: the Realme 8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 535,127).

Both devices scored the same rating of 50/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 8

Performance 42
Display 84
Camera 43
Battery 45
Portability 73
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Z7

Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money —

What makes Realme 8 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 535127
  • Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 672
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1908
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 177g

  • Higher performance (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (77/100 vs 73/100)

Comparison verdict

The Realme 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 received the same MobileRank rating — 50/100. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme 8 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 8 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 535127 750481
Geekbench Single 672 936
Geekbench Multi 1908 2318
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
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Realme 8

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Realme 8

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Battery and charging

Realme 8

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 8 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 8 MediaTek Helio G95
50/100
535127 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z7 MediaTek Dimensity 920
50/100 +28.7%
750481 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Realme 8 by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme 8 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

Both devices scored 50/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Realme 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 42/100).

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

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme 8 (84/100 vs 69/100).