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 (3,119,308 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).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 55
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 207g

  • Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 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 (92/100 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 (92/100 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.

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 859084 3119308
Geekbench Single 1031 3041
Geekbench Multi 2864 9494
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/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
41
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z20 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100
859084 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +72.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Z20 by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (92/100 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 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.