Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Angel Care X13

The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Angel Care X13 (2022) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Angel Care X13 doesn't; the ZTE Angel Care X13 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Angel Care X13 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

ZTE Angel Care X13

Performance —
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 25
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)

What makes ZTE Angel Care X13 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 223g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Angel Care X13, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Angel Care X13 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Angel Care X13 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Angel Care X13 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Angel Care X13 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 16 ZTE Angel Care X13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 5498720 —
Geekbench Single 4327 —
Geekbench Multi 12873 —
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 165 Hz —
Battery 8400 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 17 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm 165.0×75.0×9.0 mm
Weight 223 g 190 g
Launch price $840 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE Angel Care X13

  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

ZTE Angel Care X13

  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

ZTE Angel Care X13

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

ZTE Angel Care X13

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Angel Care X13 (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Angel Care X13 (78/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Angel Care X13 (90/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Angel Care X13 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Angel Care X13?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Angel Care X13 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Angel Care X13?

The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Angel Care X13 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Angel Care X13?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Angel Care X13?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.