Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,626,008).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Plus better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4383 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $899
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Plus — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 13 is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Vivo iQOO 13 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (73/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Plus — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.