Nubia Z20 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). 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 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- 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 Z20 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Z20 by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (73/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.