Huawei P30 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P30 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Huawei P30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 38
Battery 24
Design 60
Value for money 41
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?

  • Better camera (38/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P30 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro leads (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). 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 P30 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Huawei P30 Pro: The Huawei P30 Pro 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 P30 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 192 g 188 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
38
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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 P30 Pro
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 15W
24
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P30 Pro
$999
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 P30 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (42/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Huawei P30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei P30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei P30 Pro leads on camera score (38/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P30 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei P30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.