Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo S15
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S15 leads — 57/100 vs 50/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S15 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481); the Vivo S15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo S15
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 197g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo S15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo S15, the Vivo S15 scores 7 points higher (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S15 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S15 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo S15 (77/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo S15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Vivo S15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S15 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S15 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo S15 (77/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S15?
The Vivo S15 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo S15?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo S15 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S15?
The Vivo S15 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S15?
The Vivo S15 leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo S15?
The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users.