Honor 20 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Honor 20 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 736,755); the Honor 20 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20
Performance 52
Display 58
Camera 42
Battery 16
Portability 75
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Honor 20 better?
  • Lighter: 174g vs 207g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 20 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 20: The Honor 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 20 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 736755 3119308
Geekbench Single 928 3041
Geekbench Multi 2875 9494
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 5W 120W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 174 g 207 g
Price $650
Camera comparison
Honor 20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Honor 20
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor 20
  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 20 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 20 HiSilicon Kirin 980
45/100
736755 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +76.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor 20 by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 20
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (92/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (99/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (78/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (73/100 vs 16/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 20 and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Honor 20 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Honor 20 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Honor 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.