Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1500 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,150,555).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3150555
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1500
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Vivo iQOO 13 was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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.