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 (3,150,555 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Vivo iQOO 13
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: 3150555 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 9287 | |
| 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
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- 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 Ace III and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Ace III
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (91/100 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 (91/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace III over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.