Huawei Mate 50 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Huawei Mate 50 (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 leads — 35/100 vs 31/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4460); the Huawei Mate 50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Huawei Mate 50 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).

The Huawei Mate 50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Performance 22
Display 50
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 47
Value for money 62
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 202g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (36/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4460 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Huawei Mate 50 scores 4 points higher (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 50: The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 50 Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2700x1224 1080x2408
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4460 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 3 Android 12, Funtouch 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 202 g 203 g
Price $700
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
  • 4460 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
44
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 50
$700
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

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

The Huawei Mate 50 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 50 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

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

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