HMD Skyline vs Vivo iQOO 13

The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 798,429).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Skyline

Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 75
Battery 45
Portability 44
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 13

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 82

What makes HMD Skyline better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 62/100

What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Skyline Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 798429 3150555
Geekbench Single 1015 3013
Geekbench Multi 2687 9287
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 33W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 209 g 207 g
Launch price — $650

Camera comparison

HMD Skyline

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
75
camera

Vivo iQOO 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

HMD Skyline

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

HMD Skyline

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Skyline and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Skyline Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
62/100
798429 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +74.7%
3150555 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads HMD Skyline by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Skyline

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 13

$650

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (73/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.