Samsung Galaxy M33 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G 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 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy M33 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 956 vs 936
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2082
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 198g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (77/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M33 5G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.4×76.9×9.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Samsung Galaxy M33 5G by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (77/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G 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 45/100).