Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $650. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 6150); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,150,555).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3150555
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 6150 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 207g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $699
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13 received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 F9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Vivo iQOO 13 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco F9 Pro (95/100 vs 91/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.