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 (3,150,555 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is thinner (6.9mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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 (91/100 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)
Comparison verdict
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 (91/100 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 — 28/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Vivo iQOO 13 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (91/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (91/100 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.