Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master leads — 65/100 vs 50/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 750,481); the Realme GT2 Explorer Master has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Realme GT2 Explorer Master better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 195g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master scores 15 points higher (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master leads (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (77/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT2 Explorer Master | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT2 Explorer Master and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT2 Explorer Master leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (71/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (77/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT2 Explorer Master and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme GT2 Explorer Master has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme GT2 Explorer Master leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme GT2 Explorer Master leads on performance (71/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT2 Explorer Master over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users.