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.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia L4 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 1
Design 77
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Sony Xperia L4: The Sony Xperia L4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1680
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
  • 3580 mAh
  • No wireless charging
1
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
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 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.

Frequently asked questions
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.