Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Blade 20

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 303,398); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
ZTE Blade 20
Performance 20
Display 38
Camera 15
Battery 43
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 207g

  • Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade 20 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade 20: The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 ZTE Blade 20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 3119308 303398
Geekbench Single 3041 341
Geekbench Multi 9494 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1560
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm
Weight 207 g 190 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Blade 20
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Blade 20
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
38
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 Blade 20
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade 20 MediaTek Helio P70
27/100 -928.1%
303398 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Blade 20 by 928.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
ZTE Blade 20
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (92/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 38/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (78/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (73/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade 20 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade 20?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Blade 20?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.