Honor X5 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 193,858); the Honor X5 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 Plus
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor X5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 X5 Plus and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor X5 Plus by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (73/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.