Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 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
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
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In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (73/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.