Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 15
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $650 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 82/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5240); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,923,262); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2923262
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5240 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3092 vs 3041
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $635 vs $650
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 15, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 2 points higher (84/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100, Xiaomi 15 — 76/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 2923262 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $635 |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- 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 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 15 by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $15. Xiaomi 15 was $15 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Xiaomi 15 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 82/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.