Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo Y78 (China)

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y78 (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 639,509); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y78 (China) doesn't; the Vivo Y78 (China) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
Vivo Y78 (China)
Performance 48
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 639509
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 912
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2244
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 (China) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 207g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo Y78 (China), the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 48/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y78 (China): The Vivo Y78 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 Vivo Y78 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 3119308 639509
Geekbench Single 3041 912
Geekbench Multi 9494 2244
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2388
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 5000 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 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 13, OriginOS 3
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 207 g 190 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo Y78 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y78 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Vivo Y78 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Vivo Y78 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7020
47/100 -387.8%
639509 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Vivo Y78 (China) by 387.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Vivo Y78 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (92/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (99/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (73/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y78 (China) — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y78 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.