Poco F5 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $330 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $650
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 56/100, 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 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- 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 Poco F5 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Poco F5 by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Poco F5 was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.