Huawei nova Flip S vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4440); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is thinner (6.9mm vs 8.0mm).
Huawei nova Flip S
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $700
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 26/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (73/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $650 |
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 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 Flip S and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei nova Flip S by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Vivo iQOO 13 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (73/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (73/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.