Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 31/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Mate 50 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 80
Battery 50
Design 43
Value for money 20
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 203g vs 205g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Huawei Mate 50 Pro scores 19 points higher (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).

Huawei Mate 50 Pro: The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 50 Pro Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1324913
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2616x1212 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 149
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 12, Funtouch 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 205 g 203 g
Price $1299
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
80
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2616x1212
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
50
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
$1299
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (80/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.