Samsung Galaxy A52s vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads — 35/100 vs 26/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).

The Samsung Galaxy A52s edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52s
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 25
Design 63
Value for money 79
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52s better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 189g

  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52s vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy A52s scores 9 points higher (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A52s: The Samsung Galaxy A52s 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 Samsung Galaxy A52s Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.5" Super AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 173 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A52s
$449
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (83/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52s over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.