vivo iQOO 13 vs vivo V40
Compare vivo iQOO 13 vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6150mAh vs 5500mAh battery…
vivo
iQOO 13
$699
13categories won
vivo
V40
$449
5categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO 13 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO 13 claims the overall win over the vivo V40, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the iQOO 13 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO 13. Choose the iQOO 13 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO 13 wins on endurance with 6,150 mAh and 120W fast charging.
iQOO 13 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
iQOO 13 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2x dedicated optical zoom.
V40 wins on budget and value at $449 compared to $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iQOO 13 vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO 13 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168Winner | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 510 ppiWinner | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nits | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 13 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,150,000Winner | 830,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9850Winner | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO 13 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO 13 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,150 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 13 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.58 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, AG frosted glass back, Monster Halo RGB LED camera ring | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO 13 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO 13 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $449Winner |
vivo iQOO 13
The iQOO 13 surges to the forefront of mobile gaming with Qualcomm 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon, a massive 6150 mAh silicon-carbon cell with 120W FlashCharge, a 144Hz 2K BOE Q10 display, and the iconic Monster Halo dynamic RGB light ring.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,150mAh
vivo V40
The vivo V40 achieves an engineering marvel: packaging a colossal 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery into an astonishingly svelte 7.58mm body with IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance and ZEISS portrait optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh