Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Blade 20

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 12/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade 20 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade 20 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade 20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 190g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 14 points higher (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (83/100 vs 62/100). 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.
ZTE Blade 20: The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 ZTE Blade 20
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 303398
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1560
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 18W
Main camera 64 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
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 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm
Weight 173 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade 20
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade 20
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
ZTE Blade 20
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
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 ZTE Blade 20 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (37/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (83/100 vs 62/100).

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 ZTE Blade 20?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade 20 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Blade 20?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Blade 20?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.