Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo S20
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S20 leads — 39/100 vs 26/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S20 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo S20
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 186g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo S20, the Vivo S20 scores 13 points higher (39/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S20 leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1025251 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2967 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 160.4×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S20
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S20
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S20
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (65/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (83/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo S20 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo S20 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo S20 leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S20 is a better fit for everyday use.