Huawei nova 5T vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 207g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 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 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 5T and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova 5T by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (73/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.