Vivo iQOO Z7
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until March 2026 · Buy-by March 2024
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the iQOO Z7 should be supported until around March 2026. Buying it today still gets you about -0.2 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Vivo's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this
Our verdict
A slim, light budget 5G phone with a 64MP OIS main camera and a compact 90Hz AMOLED, now near end of life.
Pros
- Lightweight 173g body with a compact 6.38-inch AMOLED
- 64MP main camera with optical image stabilization, rare at this price
- IP54 splash resistance and Schott Xensation glass for everyday durability
Cons
- Estimated security support only reaches early 2026
- No NFC and only a 90Hz refresh rate
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.38-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, up to 1300 nits peak |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 920 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 64MP — OIS |
| depth | 2MP |
| front | 16MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 4,500 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 158.9 × 73.5 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 173 g |
| Materials | Schott Xensation glass front, plastic frame and back |
| Water resistance | IP54 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13 at launch |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, no NFC |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Vivo's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Does the iQOO Z7 have NFC?
No. The iQOO Z7 omits NFC, so it cannot be used for tap-to-pay contactless payments.
Is the iQOO Z7 a 5G phone?
Yes. It is built on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 and supports 5G networks.
How long will the iQOO Z7 receive updates?
iQOO did not publish an official policy; Z-tier phones typically get about 2 Android upgrades and 3 years of patches, so estimated support ends around early 2026.
Compare it
Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.