Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 207g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). 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 12S (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| 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 | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 12S by 128.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (73/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.