Huawei nova 3 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 9/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Huawei nova 3
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Lighter: 166g vs 175g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 24 points higher (33/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (37/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (37/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (37/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 24 points (33/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.