Honor 20S vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor 20S (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 42-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 (3,150,555 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20S doesn't; the Honor 20S is noticeably lighter (172g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20S
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor 20S better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 207g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). 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 20S (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (77/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20S | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 20S
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20S
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20S and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor 20S by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (91/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (73/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (77/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20S over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.