Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 13 vs Motorola S50 Neo
Comparison between Huawei nova 13 and Motorola S50 Neo: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 13, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 521,000
- against 475,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR4
Motorola S50 Neo, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 173 g
- against 195 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 521,000 Best value | 475,000 |
| CPU Description | 1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | LPDDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | Black, Green, Blue, Grey, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.4 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 173 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % | 91.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Polyurethane |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,084 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, OLED, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B2, 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 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 n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC, Loudspeaker | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 13 | S50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BLK-AL80, BLK-LX9 | XT2427-4 |
