Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.