Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs Vivo V21s

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo V21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Vivo V21s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
Vivo V21s
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 15
Design 80
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 175g vs 176g

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo V21s better?

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the Vivo V21s, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 6 points higher (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo V21s: The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro Vivo V21s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 MediaTek Dimensity 800U
AnTuTu 551706
Geekbench Single 752
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2404
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 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 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 800 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm
Weight 175 g 176 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Vivo V21s
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V21s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo V21s
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
15
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 Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (37/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

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 Pro or the Vivo V21s?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Vivo V21s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Vivo V21s?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo V21s — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Vivo V21s?

The Vivo V21s leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the Vivo V21s?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.