Huawei nova 15 vs Xiaomi 13
46.7Performance51.7
60.2Display52.8
43.4Camera52
73.8Battery62.5
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — Huawei nova 154 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 15 scores 55.5 against 55.5 for Xiaomi 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 15 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 15
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 63
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 49% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 67 W
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+5% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 414 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 41% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.2 x+7% |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+33% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+49% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 189 g+4% |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+10% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |