Huawei P20 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $650
- Better portability (83/100 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 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 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 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (83/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei P20 by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Huawei P20 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (91/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (73/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (83/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.