Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo Y500
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 210g).
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo Y500
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 210g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $345 |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (61/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (83/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.