Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 50/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 750,481); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z7

Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money —

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 80

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 225g

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 29/100)

What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 29/100).

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 750481 3030376
Geekbench Single 936 3050
Geekbench Multi 2318 10200
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 44W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 173 g 225 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z7 MediaTek Dimensity 920
50/100
750481 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +75.2%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Z7

Price unknown

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (80/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.