Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z7

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 191g).

The Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 61
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 14 Lite: The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14 Lite Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1084x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 191 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (83/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.