Huawei Mate X5 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X5 leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X5 has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate X5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 243g).
Huawei Mate X5
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5060 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 243g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei Mate X5 scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | — | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (58/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (83/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate X5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate X5 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.