Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1049 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 49/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 207g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1049
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 35 points higher (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
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 Mate 20 Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Vivo iQOO 13 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (73/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.