Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 207g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (73/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.