Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo S18e

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S18e has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S18e is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 750,481); the Vivo S18e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 193g).

The Vivo S18e edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z7

Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money —

Vivo S18e

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 193g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (77/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Vivo S18e better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S18e scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e 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 S18e is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Vivo S18e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 750481 971424
Geekbench Single 936 1167
Geekbench Multi 2318 2577
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 44W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm
Weight 173 g 193 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Vivo S18e

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Vivo S18e

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Vivo S18e

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z7 MediaTek Dimensity 920
50/100
750481 AnTuTu
Vivo S18e MediaTek Dimensity 7200
53/100 +22.7%
971424 AnTuTu

Vivo S18e leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 22.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e 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 S18e is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S18e?

The Vivo S18e 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 S18e?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S18e?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S18e?

The Vivo S18e leads on performance (57/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo S18e?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo S18e (52/100 vs 38/100).