Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo iQOO U5
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Vivo iQOO U5
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 207g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Vivo iQOO U5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- 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 U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 432.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.