Huawei nova 4 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Huawei nova 4 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 14/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 4 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 5
Design 85
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 4 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 4 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 12 points higher (26/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 4 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 4: The Huawei nova 4 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 4 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2310 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 157.0×75.1×7.8 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 172 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 25MP
29
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 4
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2310
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 4
  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
5
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 4 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (30/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 4 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (85/100 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 4 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 4 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 4 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei nova 4 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 4 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 4 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei nova 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.