Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. Both devices score the same overall rating of 50/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 739,266); the Samsung Galaxy A35 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A35
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy A35 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2800 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 739266
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 900
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 209g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 received the same MobileRank rating — 50/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (77/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 739266 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 900 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2800 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A35 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 1.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (77/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A35 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Both devices scored 50/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy A35 (52/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A35 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A35 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A35 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 51/100).