Realme Narzo 90X vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme Narzo 90X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 90X 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 528,398); the Realme Narzo 90X has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 90X
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Realme Narzo 90X better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1980
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 212g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 90X vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90X leads (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme Narzo 90X are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (77/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 90X | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $139 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 90X
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 90X
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 90X
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 90X and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Realme Narzo 90X by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme Narzo 90X are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (77/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 90X or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Realme Narzo 90X by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 90X and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme Narzo 90X has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 90X or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 90X or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 90X 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).