Redmi K50 Gaming vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads — 41/100 vs 26/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K50 Gaming has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K50 Gaming has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 210g).

The Redmi K50 Gaming is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 37
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi K50 Gaming scores 15 points higher (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K50 Gaming Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 210 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (83/100 vs 37/100).

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 Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi K50 Gaming is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi K50 Gaming leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.