Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) vs Vivo X500

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 806,420).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 64
Portability 50
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 201g vs 211g

  • Overall rating 54/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 806420
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1126
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3034
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 806420 3930719
Geekbench Single 1126 3302
Geekbench Multi 3034 10240
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, OriginOS 3 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G
54/100
806420 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +79.5%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (84/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) and the Vivo X500?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) over the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.