Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo V21s
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V21s leads — 27/100 vs 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo V21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo V21s
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 173g vs 176g
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo V21s, the Vivo V21s scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo V21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | |
| AnTuTu | — | 551706 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 176 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21s
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (30/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
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 V21s?
The Vivo V21s edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo V21s — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo V21s leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.