Poco M8 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $209 and $650. 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 5520); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 207g).
Poco M8
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 178g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $650
- Better portability (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 70/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $650 |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 Poco M8 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Poco M8 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $441. Poco M8 was $441 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (73/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.