Huawei nova 13 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 13 leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 13 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).
Huawei nova 13
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei nova 13 scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (83/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 13 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 13 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.