Huawei P30 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 207g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, 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 P30 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 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 P30 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei P30 by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Vivo iQOO 13 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (73/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.