Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 17/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 24
Design 63
Value for money 38
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 17/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 173g vs 189g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 9 points higher (26/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (55/100 vs 38/100).

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 Pro Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.4" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 40 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 9 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 173 g
Price $1049
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 15W
24
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
$1049
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
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 Huawei Mate 20 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (55/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.