Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei Mate 20 (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 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Overall rating 11/100
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 173g vs 188g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). 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 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
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 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (37/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (30/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (83/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.