Huawei P20 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Huawei P20 (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 9/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei P20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 65
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P20 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 17 points higher (26/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 leads (65/100 vs 55/100). 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 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 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 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 5.8" LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 22W 44W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 165 g 173 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
6
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • 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
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20
$649
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 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (37/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (30/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 6/100).

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

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