Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo iQOO Z9s
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9s leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9s has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9s is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo iQOO Z9s
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 180g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, the Vivo iQOO Z9s scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s leads (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo iQOO Z9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Vivo iQOO Z9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9s leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9s (54/100 vs 38/100).