Realme 15x vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15x doesn't.
Realme 15x
Vivo iQOO 13
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $650
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 73/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Lighter: 207g vs 212g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Realme 15x vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Realme 15x — 54/100, 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 Realme 15x (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Realme 15x | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $650 |
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 15x and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Realme 15x by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Realme 15x was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Realme 15x or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15x and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme 15x has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15x or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15x or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15x over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.