Nubia Fold vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1090 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 3,126,402); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6560 vs 6150 mAh
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 3126402
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1090
- Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 56/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- 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 Nubia Fold and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Fold by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Vivo iQOO 13 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (78/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Nubia Fold — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.