Realme Narzo 30 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme Narzo 30 (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 — 50/100 vs 41/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 535,127); the Realme Narzo 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 30
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Realme Narzo 30 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 38/100)
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
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 192g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 30 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 9 points higher (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 30 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (77/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 30 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 30 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Realme Narzo 30 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 Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (69/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 30 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (77/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Realme Narzo 30 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 30 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme Narzo 30 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 30 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 49/100).