Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei Y9 (2018) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 3
Battery 12
Design 87
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 3/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) 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 3/100). 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 Y9 (2018) (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (37/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Y9 (2018): The Huawei Y9 (2018) 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 Y9 (2018) Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 88000
Geekbench Single 215
Geekbench Multi 810
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 16 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 170 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 13MP
3
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
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 Y9 (2018) (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (37/100 vs 3/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (30/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).

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 Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Huawei Y9 (2018) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.