Huawei Mate 50 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 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 4460); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 207g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $700
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 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 (91/100 vs 71/100). 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 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
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 50 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Mate 50 by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Vivo iQOO 13 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (73/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 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 50 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.