Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo Y500s
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $650 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 560,863).
Vivo iQOO 13
Vivo Y500s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2249
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $650
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo Y500s, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100, Vivo Y500s — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $230 |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Vivo Y500s by 456.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $420. Vivo Y500s was $420 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use.