Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,842,269); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 40
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1842269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).

Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50 Ultra Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1842269 3119308
Geekbench Single 2004 3041
Geekbench Multi 5311 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 207 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
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 Z50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100
1842269 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +40.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (73/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.