Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi Mi 8

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 9
Battery 0
Design 81
Value for money 78
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 173g vs 175g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 9/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?

  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (37/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi Mi 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 8: The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Xiaomi Mi 8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 595284
Geekbench Single 563
Geekbench Multi 2006
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2248x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 44W 18W
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 8.1
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm
Weight 173 g 175 g
Price $460
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
9
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2248x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 8
$460
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (37/100 vs 9/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (30/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi Mi 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.