Realme C61 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Realme C61 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $156 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 doesn't; the Realme C61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Realme C61
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Cheaper: $156 vs $650
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Realme C61 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (80/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Realme C61 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $156 | $650 |
Realme C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $494. Realme C61 is cheaper by $494.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (92/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (99/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (80/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Realme C61 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C61 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme C61 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C61 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C61 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme C61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.