Huawei nova 13 vs Huawei nova 13 Pro
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 13 leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Huawei nova 13 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Huawei nova 13 Pro, the Huawei nova 13 scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Huawei nova 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Huawei nova 13 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei nova 13 edges out the Huawei nova 13 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei nova 13 Pro — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei nova 13 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Huawei nova 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).