Honor 20S vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Honor 20S (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 16/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Honor 20S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 5
Design 85
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 20S better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 10 points higher (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor 20S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor 20S (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 20S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 20S: The Honor 20S is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 20S Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 565851
Geekbench Single 797
Geekbench Multi 2120
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 20W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 172 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 20S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 20S
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor 20S
  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
5
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor 20S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor 20S (30/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 20S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Honor 20S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Honor 20S over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Honor 20S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.