Redmi K50 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi K50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K50 leads — 58/100 vs 50/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K50 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,092,605 vs 750,481); the Redmi K50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Redmi K50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1092605 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1139 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3842 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 201g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi K50 scores 8 points higher (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 leads (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 leads (59/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (59/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (77/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1092605 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.2×8.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $310 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K50 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (59/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (77/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K50 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K50 leads on performance (62/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K50 is a better fit for active users.