Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Performance 55
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 24
Portability 47
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 207g

  • Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 3119308 859084
Geekbench Single 3041 1031
Geekbench Multi 9494 2864
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 240 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 120W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm
Weight 207 g 205 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100 -263.1%
859084 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 263.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (73/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.