Honor 90 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 840,330); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 207g).
Honor 90
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $650 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor 90 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Honor 90 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 90 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.