Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; launch prices were $650 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-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 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 13 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100, Xiaomi 13 Lite — 36/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 266.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (73/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.