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; launch prices were $600 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 3,150,555); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3150555
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $650
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 228g
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| 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 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.