Huawei nova 5T vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 16/100 (a 10-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 Huawei nova 5T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Huawei nova 5T
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 174g
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 10 points higher (26/100 vs 16/100). 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 5T (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei nova 5T are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 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, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (30/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Huawei nova 5T are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 5T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 5T is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.