Redmi 4 Prime vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 12/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 173g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Redmi 4 Prime — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 156g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 14 points higher (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4 Prime leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (30/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 4 Prime: The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 4 Prime Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 218879
Geekbench Single 189
Geekbench Multi 862
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 156 g 173 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 4 Prime
$150
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
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 Redmi 4 Prime (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (30/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Redmi 4 Prime — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 4 Prime and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 4 Prime over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.