Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, 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 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 3 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 13
Design 95
Value for money 98
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro 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 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro leads (98/100 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 Note 3 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (37/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 3 Pro: The Redmi Note 3 Pro 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 Note 3 Pro Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 130000
Geekbench Single 270
Geekbench Multi 800
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 16 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 164 g 173 g
Price $170
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 5.5" 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 Note 3 Pro
  • 4050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 3 Pro
$170
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 Note 3 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (37/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (30/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 3 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.