Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,030,315).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 207g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 nova 12 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (91/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.