iPhone 17 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 17 Pro
vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro wins 4 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 17 Pro9079
- CameraiPhone 17 Pro8580
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO Z7 Pro7080
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro9089
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro10065
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo iQOO Z7 Pro5585
- vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery4,600 mAh vs 4,252 mAh
- vivo iQOO Z7 Pro charges faster66W vs 40W
- vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.3"
- vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is lighter175 g vs 206 g
- iPhone 17 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- iPhone 17 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 17 Pro has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Dimensity 7200
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro wins — BeastScore 81.2/100
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.3) and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,600 mAh vs 4,252 mAh).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Larger battery: 4,600 mAh vs 4,252 mAh · Faster wired charging: 66W vs 40W
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro or vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.3) and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,600 mAh vs 4,252 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone 17 Pro 81.2/100, vivo iQOO Z7 Pro 81.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro and vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4252 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 4600 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 17 Pro and vivo iQOO Z7 Pro compare for speed?
iPhone 17 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 79/100.
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