Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei Hi nova 9z scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (83/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.