Huawei Nova 16s vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $430 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,121,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $650
- Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, 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 16s (91/100 vs 64/100). 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 16s (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 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 | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Nova 16s by 64.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Huawei Nova 16s was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (91/100 vs 64/100).
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 16s (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s 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 16s or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.