Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 13 Pro vs vivo S18
Comparison between Huawei nova 13 Pro and vivo S18: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo S18, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 9.1 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 13 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP65
- against IP54
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 80 W
vivo S18, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 866,863
- against 521,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 | Qualcomm Adreno 720 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.63 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 521,000 | 866,863 Best value |
| CPU Description | 1×2.4 GHz + 3×2.2 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | Black, Blue, Green, Silver, Purple, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 185.8 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % | 89.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 Best value | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.76″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,776 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi | 453 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, LTPO, Variable Refresh Rate, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TFT LCD | AMOLED, One Billion Colors, Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | EMUI | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 5,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 160 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
Technical
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MIS-AL00 | V2323A |
