Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo Y81i

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81i doesn't; the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
Vivo Y81i
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3260 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 207g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo Y81i, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (85/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y81i: The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 Vivo Y81i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3119308 155362
Geekbench Single 3041 300
Geekbench Multi 9494 486
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1520
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 3260 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm
Weight 207 g 143 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo Y81i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y81i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
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 Y81i
  • 3260 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y81i MediaTek Helio A22
18/100 -1907.8%
155362 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Vivo Y81i by 1907.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Vivo Y81i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (92/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (73/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y81i — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.