Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 39/100 vs 26/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 239g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 1/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 13 points higher (39/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (83/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (23/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (83/100 vs 1/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (23/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.