Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 18/100 (a 8-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 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 191g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 173g vs 191g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 8 points higher (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 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 Mi 9T Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 835186
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 44W 27W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 173 g 191 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 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 Mi 9T Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (30/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (83/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.