Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo Y21e
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21e has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP.
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo Y21e
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 182g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo Y21e, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y21e (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21e is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo Y21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 182 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21e
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y21e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Y21e (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21e is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
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 Y21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21e — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y21e — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.