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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo S18e
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
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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).