Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $650 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 2,817,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 2817788
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $650
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 15R and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 11.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15R was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.