Redmi K50i vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi K50i (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 K50i leads — 57/100 vs 50/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K50i has the bigger battery (5080 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K50i is faster in AnTuTu (1,092,605 vs 750,481); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50i
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Redmi K50i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1092605 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1139 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3842 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5080 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (77/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 200g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50i vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi K50i scores 7 points higher (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50i leads (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50i leads (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (77/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50i | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1092605 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" FFS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5080 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50i and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K50i leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (77/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K50i edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50i and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K50i has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K50i leads on performance (62/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50i over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.