Honor 8X vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $260 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).
Honor 8X
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 175g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $650
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (73/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8X | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $650 |
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8X and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor 8X by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $390. Honor 8X was $390 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (73/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 8X is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.