Huawei nova 13 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 13 leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Huawei nova 13 is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Huawei nova 13 scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (72/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Huawei nova 13 by 28.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (72/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Huawei nova 13 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Huawei nova 13 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
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 44/100).