vivo iQOO Z7x vs Xiaomi Poco F5: The Ultimate Budget Showdown

The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, and two contenders vying for your attention are the vivo iQOO Z7x and the Xiaomi Poco F5. Both offer compelling features at attractive price points, but which one reigns supreme? This detailed comparison will help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Poco F5 emerges as the clear winner thanks to its significantly faster Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset, brighter display, and overall more premium feel. While the iQOO Z7x boasts impressive 80W charging, the Poco F5's performance and display justify its slight price premium.

PHONES
Phone Names	vivo iQOO Z7x	Xiaomi Poco F5

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands	1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	CDMA2000 1x	-

Launch
Announced	2023, March 20	2023, May 09
Status	Available. Released 2023, March 24	Available. Released 2023, May

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions	164.6 x 75.8 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)	161.1 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.34 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	205 g (7.23 oz)	181 g (6.38 oz)
	-	IP53, dust and splash resistant

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Size	6.64 inches, 106.8 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio)	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz	AMOLED, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)	Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)	Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU	Adreno 619	Adreno 725
OS	Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China)	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC	No
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM	256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
	UFS 2.2	UFS 3.1

Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens	-
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	-
Triple	-	64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30/60fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
	-	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.3, A2DP, LE
Infrared port	-	Yes
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)	GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	80W wired, 70% in 34 min	67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 46 min
Type	6000 mAh	Li-Po 5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Tropical Blue, Metallic Grey, Orange	Black, Blue, White
Models	V2272A	23049PCD8G, 23049PCD8I
Price	About 180 EUR	€ 202.76 / $ 289.99 / ₹ 23,790
SAR	-	1.09 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	0.99 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 118h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-24.3 LUFS (Very good)

vivo iQOO Z7x

Fast 80W Charging
Large Display
Competitive Price
Good Battery Life

Less Powerful Chipset
Lower Display Brightness
Potentially Inferior Camera

Xiaomi Poco F5

Powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
Bright and Vibrant Display
Excellent Performance
Good Battery Life

Slower Charging than iQOO Z7x
Potentially Higher Price

Display Comparison

The Poco F5's display is a clear winner. It boasts a significantly higher peak brightness of 963 nits compared to the iQOO Z7x (estimated around 500-600 nits), resulting in better outdoor visibility. The Poco F5 also has an 'infinite' contrast ratio, suggesting superior image quality. The iQOO Z7x's display is adequate but lacks the vibrancy and brightness of the Poco F5.

Camera Comparison

While both phones offer 'Photo / Video' capabilities, the Poco F5 is expected to have a superior camera system due to the more powerful processor and likely better image processing algorithms. The Poco F5 likely offers better dynamic range, detail, and low-light performance. Specific camera specs are missing for both, but the chipset advantage heavily favors the Poco F5.

Performance

The Poco F5's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset is a substantial upgrade over the iQOO Z7x's Snapdragon 695. The Gen 2 offers significantly faster CPU and GPU performance, leading to smoother multitasking, gaming, and overall responsiveness. The iQOO Z7x is capable for everyday tasks, but struggles with demanding games and applications.

Battery Life

Both phones offer excellent battery life, with endurance ratings of 118h. The iQOO Z7x's 80W charging is faster, reaching 70% in 34 minutes, compared to the Poco F5's 67W charging (100% in 46 minutes). However, the Poco F5's active use score of 11:52h suggests efficient power management.

Buying Guide

The vivo iQOO Z7x is ideal for users prioritizing fast charging and a large display on a tight budget. The Xiaomi Poco F5 is the better choice for those seeking a smoother, faster experience with a vibrant display and a more capable camera system, even if it means slightly slower charging.