Huawei Nova 13 Series

Graphics Adapter: unknown, Qualcomm Adreno 610
Display: 6.70 inch, 6.76 inch
Weight: 0.195kg, 0.199kg, 0.209kg
Average of 6 scores (from 29 reviews)
Huawei Nova 13
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 6.70 inch, 20.6:9, 2412 x 1084 pixels
Weight: 0.195kg
Links: Huawei homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: OI Spice Tech News

At first impression, anyone can tell that the company hasn’t added any new perks or specs, except a few upgrades in camera and battery. The rest of the attributes of the Huawei Nova 13 series are pretty much similar to the Huawei Nova 12 series. But what set that apart would be the pricing, which is comparatively less than the Nova 12 series phone launch price. Moreover, both Huawei Nova 13 and 13 Pro are pretty solid phones with a few flaws here and there, which can be overlooked. But if you are looking for a top-notch performance with a clean user interface experience, they might not be the right choice for you.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 11/08/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: GSM Online PL

Positive: Beautiful design; very quick 100W charging; excellent selfie camera; great display; stereo speakers. Negative: Missing Google services; weak chipset; average performance; unsupported 5G.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2025
Source: Unite4buy

Positive: Beautiful design; decent performance; quick 100W charging; large ROM; NFC module; support 5G. Negative: Dark display; mono speakers; no headphone jack; missing Google services; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2024
Source: Chip Online TR

Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2025
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Teknolojioku

Positive: Beautiful design; nice cameras; long battery life; quick 100W charging. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/06/2025
Source: Yamobi

Positive: Beautiful design; big screen; thin frames; great cameras; quick charging; NFC module. Negative: Missing Google services; no memory card slot; average gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2025
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

Positive: Impressive 100W SuperCharge; impressive selfie camera; beautiful design; great built quality. Negative: Weak GPU; without optical zoom; unsupported wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/17/2025
Huawei Nova 13 Pro
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 6.76 inch, 20.5:9, 2776 x 1224 pixels
Weight: 0.209kg
Links: Huawei homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Yugatech

I just found out that this device does not support 5G connectivity. There is also the issue of having tons of ads on its dedicated browser and no I Prating. In other words, users may want to keep it away from water. Suffice it to say, this device has its pros and cons. Honestly, I feel like it has a lot of potential. As usual, there are users who value things like performance and connectivity. The 13 Pro is a bit flat in some areas, making it difficult to justify the mid-range pricing. Finally, users still value style, optics, and battery. I believe that those who value style, optics, and battery will still find this device worth the price. What do you think about the HUAWEI n o va 1 3 Pro? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2025
Source: Manila Shaker

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2025
Source: Tech Spurt

Unboxing the Huawei Nova 13 Pro, with a hands-on review of the gaming chops, variable aperture camera tech and other features.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2024
Source: Yanko Design

The Huawei Nova 13 series delivers a compelling package that combines sophisticated design, advanced technology, and fair pricing for what it offers. The Nova 13 is priced at $596, offering 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the Nova 13 Pro comes in at $758 with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. This clear distinction in price reflects the additional features and storage capabilities of the Pro variant, catering to different user needs. The Nova 13 Pro’s refined aesthetics, dependable performance, and versatile camera system ensure it meets the expectations of a broad range of users. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast, a gamer, or someone who values premium design, the Pro model strikes a thoughtful balance between style and functionality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2024
Rating: price: 90% performance: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: ben's gadget reviews

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/10/2024
Source: OI Spice Tech News

At first impression, anyone can tell that the company hasn’t added any new perks or specs, except a few upgrades in camera and battery. The rest of the attributes of the Huawei Nova 13 series are pretty much similar to the Huawei Nova 12 series. But what set that apart would be the pricing, which is comparatively less than the Nova 12 series phone launch price. Moreover, both Huawei Nova 13 and 13 Pro are pretty solid phones with a few flaws here and there, which can be overlooked. But if you are looking for a top-notch performance with a clean user interface experience, they might not be the right choice for you.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 11/08/2024
Source: Igeekphone

The Huawei Nova 13 Pro combines a sleek, eye-catching design with powerhouse features, delivering a standout performance in imaging, connectivity, and battery life—setting a new benchmark in the mid-to-high-end smartphone arena. What’s more, it’s gearing up to join the public beta of HarmonyOS NEXT, promising an even more seamless experience powered by the native Hongmeng system. Exciting innovations are on the horizon with this next-gen OS update. Stay tuned.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/30/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: Charles Tech

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/27/2025
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 90% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 70%
Source: GSM Maniak

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 85% display: 89% mobility: 80%
Source: GSM Online PL

Positive: Beautiful design; very quick 100W charging; excellent selfie camera; great display; stereo speakers. Negative: Missing Google services; weak chipset; average performance; unsupported 5G.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2025
Source: Techno Senior

Positive: Smooth performance; nice main camera; affordable price. Negative: Unsupported eSIM; lack of 5G.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/16/2025
Source: Unite4buy

Positive: Premium design; beautiful AMOLED display; excellent cameras; stereo speakers; quick 100W charging; large ROM. Negative: Missing Google services; unsupported wireless charging; no memory card slot; plastic case; average performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2024
Source: Chip Online TR

Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2025
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Yamobi

Positive: Stylish design; excellent built quality; big screen; thin frames; decent cameras; quick charging; NFC module. Negative: Missing Google services; average gaming performance; without memory card slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/14/2025
Source: Zoom

Positive: Decent hardware; smooth performance; attractive price. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

Positive: Excellent cameras; quick 100W charging; beautiful design; affordable price. Negative: Unsupported waterproof; lack of eSIM; average gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/24/2025
Source: 3DNews.ru

Positive: Premium design; great OLED display; nice cameras; long battery life; quick charging. Negative: Without microSD card slot; missing Google services; plastic frames; unsupported wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/23/2025
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam

Positive: Stylish design; beautiful display; nice cameras; long battery life; quick 100W charging; smart AI Features. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/23/2025
Source: Jagat Review

Positive: Great selfie camera; nice main camera; smart AI Features; premium design. Negative: Missing Google services.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2025
Huawei Nova 13i
Specifications

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 680
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 610
Display: 6.70 inch, 20:9, 2388 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.199kg
Links: Huawei homepage
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: Yamobi

Positive: Good price; great built quality; big screen; thin frames; smooth interface; NFC module. Negative: Missing Google services; non-microSD card slot; average gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/21/2025
Comment
Huawei: Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd. is a Chinese telecommunications company and hardware manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen. Huawei is a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei provides end-to-end solutions for telecommunications networks, devices, and smartphones, as well as storage, servers, networking, and cloud computing enterprise solutions and products.
In 2014, Huawei established the Honor subsidiary brand under which certain smartphone lines are sold. The Huawei name is usually not listed for these products.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
unknown:
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Qualcomm Adreno 610: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 665) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. The performance of the GPU is between the Adreno 510 and 512/612 and therefore in the lower mid range. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon:
SD 680: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 265 cores (four fast 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A73 based cores in a cluster and four power saving ARM Cortex-A53 based cores at 1.8 GHz) and a rather slow Adreno 610 GPU. Manufactured in 6 nm.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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86.83%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.