Huawei nova 3i vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 28/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 336,905); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 207g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 56 points higher (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 3i and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova 3i by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (91/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (73/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 56 points (84/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.