Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430, 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 17/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 180,440); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

Performance 11
Display 33
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 74
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 13

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 82

What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?

  • Lighter: 154g vs 207g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 2620 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 11/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 180440 3150555
Geekbench Single 205 3013
Geekbench Multi 827 9287
Display 5.2" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1280 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2620 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging — 120W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 154 g 207 g
Launch price — $650

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo iQOO 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

  • 2620 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
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 R1 (Plus) and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Snapdragon 430
17/100
180440 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +94.3%
3150555 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 13

$650

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (91/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (73/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) 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 R1 (Plus) or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.