Vivo iQOO 9 SE vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE leads — 55/100 vs 50/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 750,481); the Vivo iQOO 9 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 SE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 199g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 SE vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE scores 5 points higher (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo iQOO 9 SE are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (77/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 SE | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.4×8.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 SE and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 9 SE leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo iQOO 9 SE are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (77/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 SE over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a better fit for active users.