Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Huawei P20 Pro (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 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei P20 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 27
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 48
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 14/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 173g vs 180g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 12 points higher (26/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). 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 P20 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Huawei P20 Pro: The Huawei P20 Pro 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 P20 Pro Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 22W 44W
Main camera 40 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67 IP54
Dimensions 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 180 g 173 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20 Pro
$899
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
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 P20 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (30/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.