Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo V40 SE
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 49/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V40 SE has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 568,395); the Vivo V40 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo V40 SE
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2115
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 1 points higher (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE leads (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo V40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo V40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Vivo V40 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Vivo V40 SE by 32.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 SE 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 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Vivo V40 SE 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 V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo V40 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo V40 SE (48/100 vs 38/100).