Vivo iQOO U1 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 15/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 24
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?

  • Overall rating 15/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 190g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 11 points higher (26/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO U1 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
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 Vivo iQOO U1 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (83/100 vs 62/100).

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 Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.