Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 499,040); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (73/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.