Huawei nova 14i vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 216g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- 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 14i and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova 14i by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Huawei nova 14i was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (73/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.