Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo Y38
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y38 leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y38 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo Y38
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 199g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo Y38 scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (83/100 vs 51/100).
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 Y38?
The Vivo Y38 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y38 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.