Honor X50 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Honor X50 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 736,675); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't; the Honor X50 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50
Performance 52
Display 82
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Honor X50 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 207g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X50 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X50 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X50 (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X50: The Honor X50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X50 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 736675 3119308
Geekbench Single 935 3041
Geekbench Multi 2719 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2652 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 35W 120W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 207 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Honor X50
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Honor X50
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor X50
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
52
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 Honor X50 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
54/100
736675 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +76.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor X50 by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (92/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X50 (99/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (78/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X50 (73/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X50 and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Honor X50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X50 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X50 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Honor X50 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Honor X50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.