Huawei nova 13i vs iPhone 17 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Huawei nova 13i
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- SpeediPhone 17 Pro3990
- Camerafrom specsHuawei nova 13i9177
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 17 Pro4076
- BatteryiPhone 17 Pro5270
- Displayfrom specsiPhone 17 Pro4992
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Huawei nova 13i has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,252 mAh
- Huawei nova 13i has a sharper main camera108 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Huawei nova 13i has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.3"
- Huawei nova 13i is lighter199 g vs 206 g
- iPhone 17 Pro has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 8 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro wins — BeastScore 81.2/100
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz) and sharper selfie camera (18 MP vs 8 MP). The Huawei nova 13i is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,252 mAh).
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,252 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: Huawei nova 13i or iPhone 17 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz) and sharper selfie camera (18 MP vs 8 MP). The Huawei nova 13i is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,252 mAh). BeastScore: Huawei nova 13i 82.0/100, iPhone 17 Pro 81.2/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei nova 13i and iPhone 17 Pro?
Huawei nova 13i has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4252 mAh battery.
How do Huawei nova 13i and iPhone 17 Pro compare for speed?
Huawei nova 13i scores 39/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro scores 90/100.
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