Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is thinner (6.8mm vs 8.0mm).
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $699
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100, 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 Ultra (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 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 | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $650 |
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Vivo iQOO 13 was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (92/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.