Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $964 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 207g).
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 192g vs 207g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $650 vs $964
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $964 | $650 |
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 32.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $314. Vivo iQOO 13 is cheaper by $314.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.