Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z6
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Vivo iQOO Z6
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z6, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Vivo iQOO Z6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Vivo iQOO Z6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z6?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z6?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z6?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z6?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (44/100 vs 32/100).