Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo V21e
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 21/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo V21e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo V21e
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 173g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo V21e, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 5 points higher (26/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V21e and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (30/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V21e and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
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 V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Vivo V21e by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo V21e — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.