Huawei nova 13
#1025
Huawei nova 14 Lite
#603Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 13
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Performance
84.389.8
Camera
94.690.7
Display
95.894.9
Battery
93.296.1
Build
77.988.6
Overall
89.292.0
Summary
- The Huawei nova 13 and nova 14 Lite both feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with HDR and 120Hz refresh rate, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both models come with 256GB storage and 12GB RAM, but the nova 14 Lite has a slightly larger battery at 5500mAh compared to the nova 13's 5000mAh, although it charges at a lower 66W versus 100W.
- Camera specifications are comparable, with both offering a 50 MP main sensor, but the nova 14 Lite has a 50 MP selfie camera compared to the 60 MP on the nova 13.
- The nova 13 runs on HarmonyOS 4.2, while the nova 14 Lite features the newer HarmonyOS 5.1, and the latter also includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
- Build dimensions are slightly different, with the nova 14 Lite being marginally heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 13
Huawei nova 14 Lite
General
Release Date
2024, October 22
2025, October 17
Announced
2024, October 22
2025, October 17
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei Nova 14 Vitality, Huawei Nova 14 Youth, Huawei nova 14 Energy
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM
Resolution
1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1084
1084
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Aluminosilicate glass
Aluminosilicate glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
Front Camera
60 MP
50 MP
Front Camera Details
60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/2.4, 1/2.5"
Video Recording
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Charging Details
100W wired, 3-50% in 10 min5W reverse wired
66W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.4 x 75.3 x 7 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
161.8 x 75.5 x 7.2 mm (6.37 x 2.97 x 0.28 in)
Weight
195 g
191 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Green
Black, White, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
HarmonyOS 4.2
HarmonyOS 5.1
OS Version
HarmonyOS 4.2
HarmonyOS 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No