Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $650 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6150); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,119,308); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 224g).
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $892
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6150 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $892 |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- 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 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $242. Vivo iQOO 13 was $242 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO 13 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.