Sony Xperia L4 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 7/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia L4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Sony Xperia L4
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Overall rating 7/100
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 178g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 19 points higher (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (37/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
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 Sony Xperia L4 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (37/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (30/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia L4 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia L4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.