Huawei nova 13 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, 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 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 49/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 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 13
- 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 13
- 5000 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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova 13 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.