Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE S30
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 514,398); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 207g).
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 207g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE S30 by 506.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (73/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.