Redmi 13 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi 13 5G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi 13 5G is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 13 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi 13 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 13 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 13 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 13 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 13 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 13 5G
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 13 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (90/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 13 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 13 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi 13 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13 5G over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.