Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 15T
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; launch prices were $650 and $449. 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 5500); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,915,524).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 15T
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1915524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1579
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6100
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $650
- Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 15T, 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100, Xiaomi 15T — 62/100; 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 15T (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 1915524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 163.2×78.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- 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 15T
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi 15T by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Xiaomi 15T was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 15T — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15T is a better fit for active users.