Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. Both devices score the same overall rating of 50/100. Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 750,481); the Sony Xperia Pro-I has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 211g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 50/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2318
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 211g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (77/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

The Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Vivo iQOO Z7 received the same MobileRank rating — 50/100. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (77/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia Pro-I Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1119714 750481
Geekbench Single 1488 936
Geekbench Multi 3373 2318
Display 6.5" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 44W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65/IP68 IP54
Dimensions 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 211 g 173 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z7 MediaTek Dimensity 920
50/100 -49.2%
750481 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (40/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (77/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

Both devices scored 50/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia Pro-I.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.