vivo iQOO 13 vs vivo X100 Ultra
Compare vivo iQOO 13 vs vivo X100 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6150mAh vs 5500mAh…
vivo
iQOO 13
$699
12categories won
vivo
X100 Ultra
$1,099
4categories won
6 categories tied · 22 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 X100 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the X100 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO 13. Choose the iQOO 13 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X100 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths 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.
X100 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
iQOO 13 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1099.
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 X100 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO 13 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 510 ppi | 518 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 13 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,150,000Winner | 2,180,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9850Winner | 6980 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO 13 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3.7xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO 13 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,150 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 30 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 13 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP69 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, AG frosted glass back, Monster Halo RGB LED camera ring | Titanium alloy frame, Armor Glass front, AG matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO 13 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO 13 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,099 |
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 X100 Ultra
The vivo X100 Ultra—dubbed the "Thanos" of camera phones—unleashes the largest telephoto sensor ever fitted to a smartphone: a gargantuan 1/1.4-inch 200MP Samsung HP9 Zeiss APO periscope, paired with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 gimbal sensor and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh