Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 191g).
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $485 |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (62/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (73/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (83/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.