Between the iQOO 13 and Nord CE 4, the iQOO 13 comes out ahead in antutu and ram, while the Nord CE 4 wins on weight. Overall, the iQOO 13 scores 75.3 and the Nord CE 4 scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iQOO 13 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the iQOO 13 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, ram, front camera, among others.
Pick the Nord CE 4 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable main camera, 5g support, optical image stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iQOO 13 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Vivo - iQOO 13 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 291.67% more. 2820000 vs 720000.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Front camera — 100.00% more. 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 29.44% more. 510 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Wired charging — 20.00% more. 120 W vs 100 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 11.82% more. 6150 mAh vs 5500 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 1.79% more. 6.82 " vs 6.7 ".
Why OnePlus - Nord CE 4 wins
- ▲Weight — 27.00 g less. 186 vs 213.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 186 glead |
| Thickness | 8.13 mmlead | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69lead | IP54 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.82 "lead | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 510 ppilead | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 1100 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 16 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 6150 mAhlead | 5500 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 120 Wlead | 100 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iQOO 13 or Nord CE 4?+
iQOO 13 has 11.8% more battery — 6150 mAh vs 5500 mAh.
Which is lighter, iQOO 13 or Nord CE 4?+
Nord CE 4 is 27g lighter — 213g vs 186g.
Is iQOO 13 waterproof?+
iQOO 13 has an IP69 rating.
Does Nord CE 4 support 5G?+
Yes, Nord CE 4 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iQOO 13 or Nord CE 4?+
iQOO 13 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iQOO 13 or Nord CE 4?+
Nord CE 4 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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