Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $650 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,469,638).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $650
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). 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 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- 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 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 114.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.