Huawei nova 13 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 13 leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2420
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Huawei nova 13 scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13 leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). 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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Huawei nova 13 by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei nova 13 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei nova 13 (44/100 vs 32/100).