Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,925 vs 971,424); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1131
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 194g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027925 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3111 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (80/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (63/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (80/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (63/100 vs 44/100).