Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 37/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 207g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $899
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 47 points higher (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (73/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (73/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- 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 P20 Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei P20 Pro by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Vivo iQOO 13 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (91/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (73/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (73/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 47 points (84/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.