Pixel 7 vs vivo iQOO Z9 Lite: Which One Should You Buy?
Pixel 7 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Pixel 7
vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Pixel 7 wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedPixel 78070
- CameraPixel 78880
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO Z9 Lite7086
- Displayvivo iQOO Z9 Lite7484
- ConnectivityPixel 79065
- SecurityPixel 710034
- Valuevivo iQOO Z9 Lite8085
- vivo iQOO Z9 Lite has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,355 mAh
- Pixel 7 charges faster20W vs 15W
- vivo iQOO Z9 Lite has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- vivo iQOO Z9 Lite has the bigger screen6.56" vs 6.3"
- vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is lighter185 g vs 197 g
- vivo iQOO Z9 Lite has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
- Pixel 7 has more RAM8 GB vs 6 GB
- Pixel 7 has the faster chipGoogle Tensor G2 vs Dimensity 6300
- Pixel 7 is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP64
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Pixel 7 wins — BeastScore 78.8/100
The Pixel 7 is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (20W vs 15W) and more RAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). The vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,355 mAh).
More RAM: 8 GB vs 6 GB
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,355 mAh · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: Pixel 7 or vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Pixel 7 is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (20W vs 15W) and more RAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). The vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,355 mAh). BeastScore: Pixel 7 78.8/100, vivo iQOO Z9 Lite 79.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Pixel 7 and vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
Pixel 7 has a 6.3-inch display and 4355 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Z9 Lite has a 6.56-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Pixel 7 and vivo iQOO Z9 Lite compare for speed?
Pixel 7 scores 80/100 for performance; vivo iQOO Z9 Lite scores 70/100.
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