Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, 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 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 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 | 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 | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (73/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.