Huawei nova 12 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 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 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (90/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Lite | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 nova 12 Lite and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova 12 Lite by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (73/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.