Huawei P30 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Huawei P30 (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 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 188g).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Huawei P30 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 3
Design 93
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P30 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 188g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 3/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (42/100 vs 3/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei P30: The Huawei P30 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3650 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 22W 44W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 165 g 188 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P30
  • 6.1" 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
  • 3650 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
3
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P30
$799
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 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (42/100 vs 3/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 65/100).

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 P30 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Huawei P30 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

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

The Huawei P30 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 27/100).

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

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