Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,628,541); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 207g).
Apple iPhone 15
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 171g vs 207g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 42/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; 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 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $650 |
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Apple iPhone 15 by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Vivo iQOO 13 was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (73/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.