Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $880 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,617,928); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $880
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 Pura 90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Vivo iQOO 13 was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.