Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 750,481); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 248g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (77/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 153.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (75/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (77/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.