(Vivo) IQOO 13 and Vivo X100 Pro tie on the OH Rank at a score of 69. (Vivo) IQOO 13 wins on Performance and Screen; Vivo X100 Pro wins on Battery and Main Camera. (Vivo) IQOO 13 is 1.4mm wider than Vivo X100 Pro. (Vivo) IQOO 13 is the more recent release, from Nov 8, 2024.
EDITORIAL: As last year, Vivo's subbrand IQOO released it's top phone as soon as the best Snapdragon chip became available. This year there is no Pro model, just one amazing gaming powerhouse with a 6000+mAh Silicon Carbon battery that provides exceptional battery runtime. The screen is also outstanding, performing better than most flagships. If you can live with a good (but not great) cameras and you're okay with a phone this big - IQOO 13 (and OnePlus 13) should be at the top of your list.
EDITORIAL: Last yearâs Vivo flagship is so good, it just left the Top 30. It features last yearâs top Mediatec processor and a slightly bigger battery than Vivoâs top phone, X100 Ultra. The camera here is marginally weaker but amazing battery life, fast charging, excellent performance and the wonderful build that Vivo is known for, make this phone stand out. If only Vivo offered memory expansion, desktop repacement or a longer software update policyâ¦
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.