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 — 50/100 vs 30/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21e has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo Y21e
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 182g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo Y21e better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo Y21e, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 20 points higher (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21e is a bit better (43/100 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 Y21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 1423 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y21e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Vivo Y21e by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (51/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (69/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21e is a bit better (43/100 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 Y21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 20 points (50/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo Y21e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (40/100 vs 10/100).