Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, 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 Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (73/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $650 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- 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 Huawei Mate 20 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Mate 20 by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Vivo iQOO 13 was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (73/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.