Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 207g
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 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 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 143.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9 China
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (73/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.