Redmi 13R vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi 13R (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 513,809); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13R doesn't; the Redmi 13R is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 13R
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi 13R better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 13R vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13R (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13R (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13R (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 13R | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 13R
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 13R
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 13R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 13R and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi 13R by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 13R
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13R (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13R (99/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13R (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 13R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13R by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 13R and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi 13R has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13R 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.