Huawei nova 3i vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 8/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 3i — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 8
Battery 0
Design 88
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 3i better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3340 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 8/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 18 points higher (26/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (37/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 3i: The Huawei nova 3i 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 3i Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 336905
Geekbench Single 362
Geekbench Multi 1222
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3340 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 10W 44W
Main camera 16 MP 64 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 169 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 24MP
8
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
  • 3340 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
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 Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (37/100 vs 8/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (30/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).

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 3i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 3i — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei nova 3i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.