Honor X8c vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 49/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 467,392); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 207g).
Honor X8c
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 207g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 35 points higher (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8c | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 X8c and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor X8c by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X8c
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (92/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (73/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor X8c is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.