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 (3,150,555 vs 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 13
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 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)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $650
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
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 (91/100 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 — 82/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 13 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" 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
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 13 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Xiaomi 13 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (91/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (91/100 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.