Huawei Mate 30 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 30 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 33
Battery 26
Design 55
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 30 better?

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 196g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 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 Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 30 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 990 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 460000
Geekbench Single 780
Geekbench Multi 3200
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 44W
Wireless charging 27W 0W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 196 g 188 g
Price $800
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
  • Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
33
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 27W
26
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 30
$800
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (42/100 vs 26/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 30 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei Mate 30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei Mate 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.