Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $445 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $650
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4323
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (85/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (91/100 vs 65/100). 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 16 (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 16 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Nova 16 by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Huawei Nova 16 was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (91/100 vs 65/100).
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 16 (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.