Huawei Mate 50 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4460); the Huawei Mate 50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 971,424); the Huawei Mate 50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4460 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 202g
- Better display (79/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Huawei Mate 50 scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 5000 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 50 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate 50 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate 50 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate 50 leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users.