Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6150); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 3,119,308); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3119308
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6150 mAh
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $650 vs $799
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 74/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (55/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $799 | $650 |
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Z70S Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 3.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $149. Vivo iQOO 13 is cheaper by $149.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (55/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra 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.