Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $650. 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 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Performance 3
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 33
Portability 73
Value for money 6
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 207g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $650

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro 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 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Redmi Note 3 Pro — 6/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (92/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (73/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 3 Pro: The Redmi Note 3 Pro 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 Note 3 Pro Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 270 3041
Geekbench Multi 800 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4050 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 164 g 207 g
Launch price $170 $650
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 4050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
33
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 3 Pro
$170
Vivo iQOO 13
$650

Launch price difference: $480. Redmi Note 3 Pro was $480 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (92/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (73/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (73/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.