Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 798,429); the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (187g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 187g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 120 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.2×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13 Pro 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.