Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,627,862); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 73
Display 90
Camera 70
Battery 64
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1627862
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (55/100 vs 32/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3119308 1627862
Geekbench Single 3041 1761
Geekbench Multi 9494 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 120W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 50 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 207 g 225 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
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 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
71/100 -91.6%
1627862 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (55/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 73/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.