Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $619 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is thinner (6.9mm vs 8.0mm).
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Lighter: 202g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $619 vs $650
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 42/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1181469 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $619 | $650 |
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $31. Huawei Nova 15 Pro was $31 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.