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; estimated prices are $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 (3,119,308 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 34
Display 45
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 83
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Huawei P20 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 207g
  • Cheaper: $649 vs $650

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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 (92/100 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)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 0/100)
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 (92/100 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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (92/100 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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (80/100 vs 0/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P20 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 470805 3119308
Geekbench Single 420 3041
Geekbench Multi 1617 9494
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
Price $649 $650
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
45
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 HiSilicon Kirin 970
30/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +84.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei P20 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20
$649
Vivo iQOO 13
$650

Price difference: $1. Huawei P20 is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (92/100 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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (80/100 vs 0/100).

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 (92/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Huawei P20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.