Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $370 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,146,138).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Performance 65
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 80
Portability
Value for money 68
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
  • Cheaper: $370 vs $650

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1146138
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).

Huawei Nova 16z: The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16z Vivo iQOO 13
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1146138 3119308
Geekbench Single 1389 3041
Geekbench Multi 4125 9494
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 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 207 g
Price $370 $650
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
45
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
80
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16z HiSilicon Kirin 8020
64/100
1146138 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +63.3%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16z
$370
Vivo iQOO 13
$650

Price difference: $280. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $280.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (78/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Huawei Nova 16z 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.