Sony Xperia 1 II vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sony Xperia 1 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-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 (3,150,555 vs 973,499); the Sony Xperia 1 II is noticeably lighter (181g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 II
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Sony Xperia 1 II better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 207g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 973499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 II vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 II — 2/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (74/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 II | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 973499 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×71.1×7.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 II and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia 1 II by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Vivo iQOO 13 was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (73/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (74/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 II and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 1 II has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 II over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.