Category Breakdown
Realme 13 4G
vivo iQOO Z8 (China)
Performance
88.494.9
Camera
75.066.3
Display
91.380.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.786.8
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
65.058.8
Summary
- The Realme 13 4G features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2000 nits, while the vivo iQOO Z8 has a slightly smaller 6.64-inch IPS LCD display.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, whereas the iQOO Z8 utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 8200.
- Both devices have a dual-camera setup, but the iQOO Z8 offers a higher resolution rear camera at 64 MP compared to the Realme's 50 MP, and it supports 4K video recording.
- Both smartphones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the iQOO Z8 supports faster charging at 120W versus the Realme's 67W.
- For software, the Realme runs on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, while the iQOO Z8 operates on Android 13 with OriginOS 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 13 4G
vivo iQOO Z8 (China)
General
Release Date
2024, August 07
2023, August 31
Announced
2024, August 07
2023, August 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.64"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G610 MC6
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Panorama
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 47 min
120W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.42 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
164.6 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
187 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Skyline Blue, Pioneer Green
Black, Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

