Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,418,085).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 16/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (78/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.