Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo S17e
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo S17e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17e leads — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S17e has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo S17e is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 750,481); the Vivo S17e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo S17e
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 178g
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo S17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo S17e, the Vivo S17e scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo S17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 164.2×74.9×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S17e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S17e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Vivo S17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S17e leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 22.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17e is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S17e?
The Vivo S17e edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo S17e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo S17e — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S17e?
The Vivo S17e leads on performance (57/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo S17e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo S17e (79/100 vs 69/100).