Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo S20
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S20 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo S20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Vivo S20
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3111
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S20 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo S20, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Vivo S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 160.4×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S20
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S20
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S20
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Vivo S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Vivo S20 by 206.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo S20 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.