Realme U1 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 8/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Realme U1 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 90
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Realme U1 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme U1 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 18 points higher (26/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 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 U1 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme U1: The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme U1 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Helio P70 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 303398
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 10W 44W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 168 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme U1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 25MP
6
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme U1
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Realme U1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 U1 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (37/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (30/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme U1 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Realme U1 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Realme U1 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.