Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 17/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 206g).
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 206g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 9 points higher (26/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (83/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.