Huawei Mate 30 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, 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 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 196g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Huawei Mate 30 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 33
Battery 26
Design 55
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 30 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 196g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 9 points higher (26/100 vs 17/100). 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 30 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei Mate 30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei Mate 30 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Mate 30: The Huawei Mate 30 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 30 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 990 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 460000
Geekbench Single 780
Geekbench Multi 3200
Display 6.6" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 44W
Wireless charging 27W 0W
Main camera 40 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 196 g 173 g
Price $800
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
  • Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
33
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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 30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 27W
26
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 30
$800
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 30 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei Mate 30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei Mate 30 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 26/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (83/100 vs 55/100).

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 Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Huawei Mate 30 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei Mate 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.