Huawei nova Y90 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y90 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova Y90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Huawei nova Y90 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y90
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 56
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 Y90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 195g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y90 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y90 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova Y90: The Huawei nova Y90 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 Y90 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS EMUI 12 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 195 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y90
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y90
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
41
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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (83/100 vs 56/100).

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 Y90 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Huawei nova Y90 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y90 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei nova Y90 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y90 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei nova Y90 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.