Huawei nova 13i vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 13i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13i
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei nova 13i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13i vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13i | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 13i and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova 13i by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (73/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13i and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 13i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13i over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.