Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE S30

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 24/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the ZTE S30 by just 2 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
ZTE S30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 14
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 184g

  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 2 points higher (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (30/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). 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 S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 ZTE S30
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 44W 30W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 11, MyOS 11
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 173 g 184 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE S30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
ZTE S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (30/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).

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 S30?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the ZTE S30 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE S30?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE S30?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.