Huawei nova 13 vs Huawei nova Flip
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Huawei nova Flip (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 13 leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 13 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Huawei nova Flip
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei nova Flip better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Huawei nova Flip, the Huawei nova 13 scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13 leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Flip and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Huawei nova Flip are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Huawei nova Flip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1136x2690 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova Flip
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Flip
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Flip
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Huawei nova Flip, 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 Flip and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Huawei nova Flip are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (60/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Huawei nova Flip?
The Huawei nova 13 edges out the Huawei nova Flip by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Huawei nova Flip?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei nova Flip — 51/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Huawei nova Flip?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei nova 13 (60/100 vs 40/100).