Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $650 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,796,720); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $900
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100). 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 73/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (55/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $900 |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Vivo iQOO 13 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100).
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 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (55/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.