Huawei P20 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 9/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 188g).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 21 points (30/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 65
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P20 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 188g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 21 points higher (30/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (27/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 65/100). 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 Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P20 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 5.8" LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 22W 44W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 165 g 188 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
6
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20
$649
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (27/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (42/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 65/100).

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 Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 21 points (30/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei P20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.