HUAWEI nova 15 vs Apple iPhone 13
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceHUAWEI nova 15
- CameraHUAWEI nova 15
- Battery and ChargingHUAWEI nova 15
- ConnectivityApple iPhone 13
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: HUAWEI nova 15 Kirin 8020, Apple iPhone 13 A15 Bionic. Screen Size: HUAWEI nova 15 6.7", Apple iPhone 13 6.1". HUAWEI nova 15 leads on Main Camera: 50 MP against 12 MP. HUAWEI nova 15 leads on Fast Charging: 100 W against 20 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
HUAWEI nova 15
63% – 56%
Photo / Video
HUAWEI nova 15
73% – 68%
Battery Life
HUAWEI nova 15
76% – 56%
Daily Use
HUAWEI nova 15
79% – 65%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 HuaweiHUAWEI nova 15No reviews yet |  AppleApple iPhone 13No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | A15 Bionic |
| Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.1" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | No data |
| Fast Charging | 100 W | 20 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7" | 6.1" |
| Panel | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2532x1170 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | No data |
| Peak Brightness | No data | 1200 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 8020 | A15 Bionic |
| Graphics Processor | No data | Apple 4-core GPU |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra Wide | No data | 12 MP |
| Telephoto Resolution | 12 MP | No data |
| Front Camera | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | No data |
| Wired Charging | 100 W | 20 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | No data | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 174 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7.65 mm |
| Frame | No data | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | No data | Glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | No | Yes |
| SIM | No data | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | No data | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Sensor | Face ID |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | EMUI | iOS |
| Version | EMUI 15.0 | No data |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Headphone jack | No | No data |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | Lightning |
HUAWEI nova 15 leads on 5 of 8 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.