Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z7s
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7s leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7s has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7s is noticeably lighter (172g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Vivo iQOO Z7s
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7s better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7s, the Vivo iQOO Z7s scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7s and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7s is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7s is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Vivo iQOO Z7s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7s
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Vivo iQOO Z7s, 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 Z7s and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7s is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7s is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7s?
The Vivo iQOO Z7s edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 2 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 Z7s?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7s — 48/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z7s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7s (78/100 vs 65/100).