Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 12T

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $650 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,109,632).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
Xiaomi 12T
Performance 60
Display 83
Camera 53
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 60
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1109632
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 978
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3950
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 202g vs 207g
  • Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $650

  • Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100, Xiaomi 12T — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100). 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 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 12T: The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 Xiaomi 12T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra
AnTuTu 3119308 1109632
Geekbench Single 3041 978
Geekbench Multi 9494 3950
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) 115
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 12
Brightness (peak) 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 207 g 202 g
Launch price $650 $380
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 12T
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 12T
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
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 12T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12T MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra
61/100 -181.1%
1109632 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 12T by 181.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Xiaomi 12T
$380

Launch price difference: $270. Xiaomi 12T was $270 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100).

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 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

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

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