Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs Vivo V21e
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 49/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 517,460); the Vivo V21e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Vivo V21e
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 175g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the Vivo V21e, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 5 points higher (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (44/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (44/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Vivo V21e by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (57/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (44/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Vivo V21e by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the Vivo V21e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (44/100 vs 25/100).