Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 6/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S8+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 20 points (26/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 83
Value for money 52
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S8+ better?

  • Overall rating 6/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 20 points higher (26/100 vs 6/100). 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 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy S8+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy S8+: The Samsung Galaxy S8+ 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 S8+ Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Samsung Exynos 8895 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 437463
Geekbench Single 419
Geekbench Multi 1445
Display 6.2" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 173 g 173 g
Price $840
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8+
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8+
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S8+
  • 3500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S8+
$840
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (30/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy S8+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S8+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 20 points (26/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S8+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

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

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S8+ over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.