Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Samsung Galaxy S20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 21/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 96
Value for money 41
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 163g vs 173g

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 5 points higher (26/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Samsung Galaxy S20: The Samsung Galaxy S20 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 S20 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 888046
Geekbench Single 1222
Geekbench Multi 3060
Display 6.2" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 163 g 173 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • 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 S20
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S20
$999
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (30/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.