Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 12

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 207g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3119308 1322176
Geekbench Single 3041 1675
Geekbench Multi 9494 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 207 g 180 g
Price $750
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
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
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -135.9%
1322176 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 12 by 135.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 13
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (73/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.