Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $650
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100, 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 10 VII (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 10 VII and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (91/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.