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iPhone 17 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z7s: 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.

Head-to-head
Comparing 2 devicesSwipe ⇄
Apple · 2025

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro
81/ 100
Launch price$1,099
Vivo · 2023

vivo iQOO Z7s

vivo iQOO Z7s
81/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

iPhone 17 Pro wins 5 of 7 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro
5 wins
vivo iQOO Z7s
vivo iQOO Z7s
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
iPhone 17 Provivo iQOO Z7s
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeediPhone 17 Pro
    90
    79
  • CameraiPhone 17 Pro
    85
    80
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • Batteryvivo iQOO Z7s
    70
    80
  • DisplayiPhone 17 Pro
    90
    84
  • ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro
    100
    55
  • SecurityiPhone 17 Pro
    100
    34
  • Valuevivo iQOO Z7s
    55
    85
Key differences
  • vivo iQOO Z7s has the bigger battery4,500 mAh vs 4,252 mAh
  • vivo iQOO Z7s charges faster44W vs 40W
  • vivo iQOO Z7s has the bigger screen6.38" vs 6.3"
  • vivo iQOO Z7s is lighter172 g vs 206 g
  • iPhone 17 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.1
  • iPhone 17 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
  • iPhone 17 Pro is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP54
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy iPhone 17 Pro
  • ✓$8900 cheaper at launch ($1099 vs $9999)
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.3" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy vivo iQOO Z7s
  • ✓34 g lighter (172 g), easier to hold
  • ✓Bigger 4,500 mAh battery (+248 mAh)
  • ✓6.38" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationiPhone 17 Provivo iQOO Z7s
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.3"6.38"
Resolution & Density2622x1206 (460 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED (413 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness3,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3nm)Snapdragon 695 5G
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsApple GPU (6-core)Not listed
Operating SystemiOS 26Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB128 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Fusion 48MPundefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (8x optical zoom), f/2.8, OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.9undefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 vivo iQOO Z7s Lightest Chassis
Dimensions150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mmN/A
Weight206 g172 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68IP54
8. Battery & Charging🏆 vivo iQOO Z7s Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,252 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless chargingNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Not listed
Bluetooth6.0v5.1
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.0USB Type-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1099Price on request
Our verdict

iPhone 17 Pro wins — BeastScore 81.2/100

After comparing all the specs, iPhone 17 Pro is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 81.2 vs top rival 80.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.

Buy iPhone 17 Pro if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.2 vs top rival 80.8 · Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP

Buy vivo iQOO Z7s if you want

Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+248 mAh more) · Lighter body: 172g (34g lighter in hand)

Common questions

Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro or vivo iQOO Z7s?

iPhone 17 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.2/100 compared to vivo iQOO Z7s (80.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.2 vs top rival 80.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.

What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro and vivo iQOO Z7s?

iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4252 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Z7s has a 6.38-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.

How do iPhone 17 Pro and vivo iQOO Z7s compare for speed?

iPhone 17 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; vivo iQOO Z7s scores 79/100.

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