Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 13
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $840 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 13
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $840
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 13, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $640 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 13 by 215.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 13 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (90/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for active users.