Realme Narzo 90 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme Narzo 90 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 90 leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 90 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 581,041); the Realme Narzo 90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 90
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Realme Narzo 90 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2047
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 181g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 90 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Realme Narzo 90 scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90 leads (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 90 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 90
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 90 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Realme Narzo 90 by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme Narzo 90 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 90 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme Narzo 90 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 90 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme Narzo 90 (63/100 vs 38/100).