Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 15/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 205g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 205g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 11 points higher (26/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 44W 27W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm
Weight 173 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (30/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (83/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.