Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $650 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Better portability (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 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 Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 282.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (73/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.