Realme Narzo 90 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Realme Narzo 90 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max, 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 53/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 90 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 550,018); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 90 doesn't; the Realme Narzo 90 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 207g).
Realme Narzo 90
Vivo iQOO 13
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 207g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme Narzo 90 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme Narzo 90 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Realme Narzo 90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Narzo 90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Narzo 90
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- 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 Realme Narzo 90 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Realme Narzo 90 by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Narzo 90
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 90 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme Narzo 90 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 90 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme Narzo 90 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.