Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $170 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 218,879); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 207g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 180g vs 207g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $650
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (80/100 vs 10/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $170 | $650 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- 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 Redmi 5 Plus and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $480. Redmi 5 Plus is cheaper by $480.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (73/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (80/100 vs 10/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.