Huawei P50 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4100); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 207g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $700
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 P50 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 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 P50 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei P50 by 63.9% 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 P50 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (99/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (73/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.