[ HUAWEI ]
Smartphones
Huawei Nova 13
Overall Score
59/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
269523
Graphics (GPU)
112296
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Huawei Nova 13 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 59/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
19/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Below Average
59/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
41/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 13 min) |
| Full charging time | 0:36 hr |
| Max charge power | 100 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 269523 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 2298 |
| Data manipulation | 8311 |
| GPU | 112296 |
| Graphics score | 314 |
| Graphics test | 2 FPS |
| Memory | 211603 |
| Multi-core score | 2598 |
| Photo editing | 18282 |
| Single-core score | 937 |
| Stability | 98% |
| Total score | 808658 |
| UX | 215236 |
| Video editing | 6509 |
| Web score | 9466 |
| Writing score | 12099 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi MiMO- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | White, Black, Green, Purple |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 161.4 mm (6.35 inches) |
| Rear material | Glass |
| Thickness | 6.98 mm (0.27 inches) |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Width | 75.3 mm (2.96 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (30-120 Hz) |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3- Always-On Display- DC Dimming |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Max rated brightness | 1150 nits |
| PPI | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 pixels |
| Screen protection | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89.1% |
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Touch sampling rate | 300 Hz |
| Type | OLED |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Angle of widest lens | 112° |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Autofocus | Laser autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 23 mm |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Ultrawide: 8 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" (≈ 0.64 inch) |
| Slow motion | 480 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | No |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 12 GB |
| Storage size | 256 GB |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | October 2024 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 100 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $380 |
| Release date | October 2024 |
| Sensors | - Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Huawei Nova 15 |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.84 GHz: A55- 3 cores at 2.19 GHz: 1xA77 L- 1 core at 2.4 GHz: 1xA77 H |
| CPU cores | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 |
| FLOPS | ~442.3 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 864 MHz |
| Graphics | Mali-G610 MP4 |
| Lithography process | 7 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | SMIC |
| Max clock | 2400 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2025-12-07(Maxim) | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2025-12-26(Demirius) | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2026-01-16(S_Bass) | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2026-06-13(David Albon) | AnTuTu |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 60 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 0.61 micron |
| Sensor | Omnivision OV60A |
| Video resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS (Can be upgraded to HarmonyOS 4.2) |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| Speakers | Mono |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).