Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 7
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO 7 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 7
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 7 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 209g vs 248g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 7, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, OriginOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 7
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 7
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (74/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (86/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 7 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.