Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, 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 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,902,468); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6150 mAh
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 248g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.