Redmi 6 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 156,818); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi 6 better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 207g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 8/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (80/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 6: The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 6 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 156818 3119308
Geekbench Single 233 3041
Geekbench Multi 723 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3000 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 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 146 g 207 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Redmi 6
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 6
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 6
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 6 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 6 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100
156818 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +95.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Redmi 6 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 6
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (92/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (99/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (73/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (80/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 6 and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Redmi 6 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 6 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 6 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.