Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi Mi 8

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $650 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 595,284); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
Xiaomi Mi 8
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 19
Battery 12
Portability 78
Value for money 0
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 595284
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 207g
  • Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $650

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (80/100 vs 0/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 8: The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 Xiaomi Mi 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 3119308 595284
Geekbench Single 3041 563
Geekbench Multi 9494 2006
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2248x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 120W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 8.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm
Weight 207 g 175 g
Launch price $650 $460
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
19
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2248x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
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 Mi 8
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
34/100 -424.0%
595284 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 424.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Xiaomi Mi 8
$460

Launch price difference: $190. Xiaomi Mi 8 was $190 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (78/100 vs 19/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (73/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (78/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (80/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 19/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.