Is iQOO Z7 5G a worthy competitor to Motorola Moto G73 5G?

iQOO Z7 5G

iQOO Z7 5G launched with Dimensity 920 SoC | 64MP Main Sensor with OIS | 4500mAh Battery with 44W Fast Charging | iQOO Z7 vs Moto G73 which is better?

Product SKU: B07WFPMQB1

Product Brand: iQOO

Product Currency: INR

Product Price: ₹18,999

Product In-Stock: InStock

Editor's Rating:
4.1

iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo has become immensely popular among consumers in India. The brand is slowly establishing itself as the new youth favorite. After Neo 7, the company recently launched the iQOO Z7 5G in the mid-range category in India. The iQOO Z7 5G is equipped with features like 44W fast charging, a MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor, a 90Hz refresh rate AMOLED display, a 64MP main camera with support for OIS, and more.

In this blog post, we will not only cover the features and specifications of the iQOO Z7 and we will also cover iQOO Z7 vs Moto G73 and try to find out which is better.

iQOO Z7 5G is priced at ₹18,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB variant. While the 8GB RAM and 128GB variants cost ₹19,999 in India. You can buy the smartphone via Amazon India and iQOO’s official website in India. As an introductory offer, the brand is offering ₹1500 instant discounts on HDFC and SBI credit or debit cards. You can also avail a No Cost EMI for up to 6 months.

iQOO Z7 5G 6GB/8GB + 128GB

₹17,499

₹18,999

• MediaTek DImensity 920
• 6.38-inch AMOLED
• 4500mAh Battery with 44W fast charging
• 64MP OIS camera

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The introductory offers bring the price of the smartphone down to ₹17,499 for the 6GB/128GB variant and ₹18,499 for the 8GB/128GB variant.

At 7.8mm the iQOO Z7 is the slimmest phone in the segment. It weighs in at 173g. The device is available in two colour variants: Pacific Night and Norway Blue. The in-hand feel of the device is good. It has a plastic build which is normal in this price range. The back has a matte finish, so no fingerprints will be visible. The left-aligned camera module looks quite premium.

Talking of the ports and buttons, the right edge houses a volume rocker and a power button. A 3.5mm jack, type-C port, speaker grille, and a microphone at the bottom edge. There is nothing at the left edge but at the top, there is a hybrid SIM tray and a noise-canceling microphone.

The phone looks premium with flat edges.

It has a 6.38-inch AMOLED screen with a peak brightness of 1300nits and a teardrop notch for the selfie shooter. The display comes with a resolution of 2400x1080p, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The iQOO Z7 is a bit smaller than the other phones in this price range it still feels compact and bright. It comes with Schott Xensation Glass Protection.

The device runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 6nm power efficient processor coupled with a 6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X RAM variant. The internal storage is limited to 128GB (UFS2.2) which can be expanded to 1TB via a micro-SD card. Not to forget the Extended RAM 3.0 for enhanced performance.

The smartphone houses a 4500mAh battery with 44W Flash Charge support which will last you for a day.

As far as software is concerned, the iQOO Z7 5G comes with Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13 based. It comes with a custom Motion suite for enhanced gaming controls. It is a 5G phone and supports all popular 5G bands. iQOO has also promised two major Android updates which make the phone future ready. For connectivity, the phone supports WiFi 6 and Bluetooth v5.2. An AMOLED display allows the smartphone to have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

In terms of camera, it is one of the rarest smartphones to offer OIS under the 20k price segment. It has a 64MP Main sensor with a 2MP depth sensor at the back and a 16MP selfie camera at the front.

Motorola recently launched its new mid-range smartphone Moto G73 5G. Getting straight to the point, we have compared both smartphones in various aspects that can be seen in the table below:

Now that we have evaluated both smartphones let’s discuss the above-mentioned details in a nutshell:

• Display: The Moto G73 has a more prominent display but an LCD display, while the iQOO Z7 has a smaller but AMOLED display, allowing it to have an in-display fingerprint. AMOLED display at this price point is great but I don’t mind a good LCD display and a punch-hole looks better than a teardrop notch. Frankly, you will not be able to tell much difference in most cases.
• Design: Both smartphones have a plastic build and water-repellent coating. Both smartphones look good and have a good in-hand feel.
• Performance: iQOO Z7 has a Dimensity 920 while the Moto G73 sports a Dimensity 930. Both have similar performance however, the iQOO Z7 has a better Antutu score. It again depends if you are a gamer, you must go for iQOO Z7 5G.
• Software: Both run Android 13-based custom UIs but Moto G73 is a blessing for stock android lovers while the Funtouch OS comes with a few bloatwares and added features. The iQOO Z7 is a gamer delight with a custom Motion Suite that gives you an edge over other gamers with motion controls. Another advantage of iQOO Z7 is that it offers 2 years of major Android updates while Motorola is only offering 1-year major Android update.
• Battery: Both devices should perform equally.
• Camera: The 8MP ultra-wide sensor gives an edge to Motorola but if you shoot a lot of videos then you may find iQOO better. Moto G73 lacks consistency and the pictures turn out to be a bit over-saturated. While iQOO Z7 is consistent with the picture quality.
• Connectivity: Both phones support all popular 5G bands but iQOO turns out to offer WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for better connectivity.
• Price: iQOO Z7 6GB/128GB is priced at ₹17,499 while the 8GB/128GB variant will cost you ₹18,999. The Moto G73 5G comes in a single variant 8GB/128GB and is priced at ₹16,999.

I hope this discussion must have brought some clarity on the topic but the question is still unanswered.

Let us come straight to the point and try to answer this question. iQOO is known for its gaming smartphones and Motorola is known for its near-stock UI. So, the answer is simple.

If you use your phone for gaming, you are better off with iQOO Z7 5G as it promises a better gaming performance with enhanced gaming controls.

Otherwise, Motorola Moto G73 5G makes more sense if you are not very fond of gaming and love the clean and no-nonsense UI. It has a good camera, great battery life, and a good in-hand feel for the price.

Alright so now that the question is answered, this marks the end of this blog post. I hope this part of the literature has helped you decide which device is right for you.

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iQOO Z7 5G

iQOO Z7 5G launched with Dimensity 920 SoC | 64MP Main Sensor with OIS | 4500mAh Battery with 44W Fast Charging | iQOO Z7 vs Moto G73 which is better?

Product SKU: B07WGPLN76

Product Brand: iQOO

Product Currency: INR

Product Price: ₹18,999

Product In-Stock: InStock

Editor's Rating:
4