The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 3.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Z5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,700 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 20 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
OnePlus 7, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- against A2DP, LE, aptX
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- against USB 2.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 283,590 | 367,812 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 947 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,613 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 × 2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold cores and 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Aurora, Forest, Multicolor | Grey, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 159.5 mm | 157.7 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % | 85.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 3,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W Best value | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.38″ | 6.41″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 404 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 1,024 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Z5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V1921A, V1921T, 1921 | GM1901, GM1900, GM1905, GM1903 |
