Huawei Nova 13vsPOCO M7 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Huawei Nova 13 wins
Verdict
Huawei Nova 13 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Huawei Nova 13 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 349 — USD 170 more than the POCO M7 Pro. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Too close to call between Huawei Nova 13 and POCO M7 Pro.
- Too close to call between Huawei Nova 13 and POCO M7 Pro.
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Camera — led by video score (89 pts).
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Battery — led by charging speed (100 W).
- POCO M7 Pro takes Price — led by price (179 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want…
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 600,000 pts vs 550,000 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want sharper selfies — 60 MP vs 20 MP.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want better video quality — 89 pts vs 58 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want faster charging — 100 W vs 45 W.
Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,110 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want a lower price — 179 USD vs 349 USD.
At a glance
- Huawei Nova 13
- POCO M7 Pro
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Huawei Nova 13
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 349.
POCO M7 Pro
Choose POCO M7 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Huawei Nova 13
- 50 MP selfie camera
- 100 W charging
- Slim build
- No Google services
- Mid-range chipset
- App availability
POCO M7 Pro
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 45 W charging
- Great value
- No ultrawide camera
- Plastic build
- Hybrid SIM slot