Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, 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 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 343,622); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 207g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 8 SE 4G and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (73/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.