Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 13
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $650 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 69/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,738,631); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 13
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1738631
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $650
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100, Xiaomi 13 — 50/100; 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 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1738631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $640 |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 13 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $10. Xiaomi 13 was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (73/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for active users.