Huawei nova 13 vs Huawei Pura 80
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 leads — 62/100 vs 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 has the bigger battery (5170 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,200,000 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Huawei Pura 80
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1200000 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 1421 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4323 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 5170 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Huawei Pura 80, the Huawei Pura 80 scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Huawei Pura 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 1200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5170 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Huawei Pura 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 leads Huawei nova 13 by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 13
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (66/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Pura 80 edges out the Huawei nova 13 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Huawei Pura 80 — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Pura 80 leads on performance (66/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users.