Realme C3i vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme C3i (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C3i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).
Realme C3i
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 195g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Realme C3i vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). 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 C3i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme C3i (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C3i is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme C3i (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme C3i | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | — | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10, realme UI 1.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme C3i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C3i
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C3i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
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 C3i (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme C3i (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C3i is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme C3i (83/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme C3i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Realme C3i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C3i and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme C3i has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C3i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C3i over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme C3i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.