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 (3,119,308 vs 1,030,315).
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 198g vs 207g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 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)
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 (92/100 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (92/100 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).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 9494 | |
| 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 |
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (92/100 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).
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 (92/100 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.