Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) 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 20/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 67
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 186g

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 6 points higher (26/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 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 S10 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 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 45W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 186 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 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 S10 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (83/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.