Vivo iQOO U5 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO U5 leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO U5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO U5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 68
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 U5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 185g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO U5 scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO U5: The Vivo iQOO U5 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 U5 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 185 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
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 U5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (83/100 vs 68/100).

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 U5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO U5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO U5 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO U5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.