Sony Xperia Ace III vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Performance 38
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 49
Portability 72
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 207g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).

Sony Xperia Ace III: The Sony Xperia Ace III is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia Ace III Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 435710 3119308
Geekbench Single 689 3041
Geekbench Multi 1597 9494
Display 5.5" LCD IPS 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1496 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 162 g 207 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
  • 5.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1496
  • Refresh rate: —
43
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
49
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia Ace III and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia Ace III Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
35/100
435710 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +86.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Ace III
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (92/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (73/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace III over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Sony Xperia Ace III is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.