Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $579 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 976,177); the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $650
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Lighter: 207g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (55/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $650 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 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
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $71. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $71 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (73/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (55/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.