Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-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 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VIII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $650
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 22/100, 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 VIII (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 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 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1509 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 | $649 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 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 VIII
- 6.1" 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 10 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 VIII and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Sony Xperia 10 VIII was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII 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 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VIII over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.