Nubia A57 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia A57 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $139 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia A57 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia A57
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nubia A57 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $650
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia A57 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Nubia A57 — 44/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia A57 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia A57 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 740 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×70.4×8.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $139 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia A57
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia A57
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia A57
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $511. Nubia A57 was $511 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia A57 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia A57 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia A57 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia A57 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia A57 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia A57 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia A57 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.