vivo iQOO U5e
#1926
vivo iQOO Z7i
#1931Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO U5e
vivo iQOO Z7i
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.562.5
Summary
- The vivo iQOO U5e and vivo iQOO Z7i share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the Z7i is slightly lighter and thinner.
- Both models feature a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the U5e is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, while the Z7i uses the newer Dimensity 6020, offering potentially better efficiency.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both having a 13 MP main sensor and a 2 MP macro lens, but the Z7i has a lower-resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the U5e's 8 MP.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the U5e supports faster 18W charging compared to the Z7i's 15W.
- The U5e runs on Android 12, while the Z7i comes with the more recent Android 13, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO U5e
vivo iQOO Z7i
General
Release Date
2022, June 23
2023, March 13
Announced
2022, June 23
2023, March 13
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.51"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
164.1 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
193 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Android 13, OriginOS Ocean
OS Version
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Android 13, OriginOS Ocean
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes