Huawei Mate 30 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $800 and $650. 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 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP.
Huawei Mate 30
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 196g vs 207g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3200
- 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 $800
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 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 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 2/100, 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 30 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $650 |
Huawei Mate 30
- Main: 40MP f/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 30
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 13 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (73/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.