Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $159. Vivo iQOO 16 was $159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (90/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.