Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 13

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 leads — 52/100 vs 30/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 22 points (52/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 13
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 65
Battery 45
Design 63
Value for money 66
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 189g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 13, the Xiaomi 13 scores 22 points higher (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 leads (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 leads (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 13: The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Xiaomi 13
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1738631
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 130
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1900 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 189 g
Price $640
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 13
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 13
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 13
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 13
$640
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 13?

The Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 22 points (52/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 13?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 13?

The Xiaomi 13 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 13?

The Xiaomi 13 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi 13?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for everyday use.