Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, 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 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 438,016).
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3230 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). 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 XZ Premium (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ Premium | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3230 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 3230 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia XZ Premium and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
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In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (92/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (73/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ Premium over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.