Huawei nova 13 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3758268 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 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 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova 13 by 81.8% 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 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (94/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.