Honor Play 60A vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor Play 60A (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $205 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 60A doesn't; the Honor Play 60A is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 60A
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor Play 60A better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $205 vs $650
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 60A vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 60A — 32/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Play 60A (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60A is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 60A | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $205 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 60A
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 60A
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 60A
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 Honor Play 60A and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor Play 60A by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Honor Play 60A was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Play 60A (73/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60A is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 60A or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 60A and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Play 60A has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 60A or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 60A or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 60A over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.