Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). 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 "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (99/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (73/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.