Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 61
Design 48
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 806420
Geekbench Single 1126
Geekbench Multi 3034
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, OriginOS 3 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 201 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (65/100 vs 48/100).

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 Z7 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.