Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Avid 589

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 156,818); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 207g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (80/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 ZTE Avid 589
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 3119308 156818
Geekbench Single 3041 233
Geekbench Multi 9494 723
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 2 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm
Weight 207 g 167 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100 -1889.1%
156818 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 1889.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (92/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (73/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (80/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.