Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 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 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 207g).
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3041
- Lighter: 177g vs 207g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $650 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $799 | $650 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
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 17 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 21.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $149. Vivo iQOO 13 is cheaper by $149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (73/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (73/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.