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Smartphone Smackdown: Vivo iQOO 13 vs Apple iPhone 16
Vivo iQOO 13
VS
Apple iPhone 16
Specifications
Vivo iQOO 13
VS
Apple iPhone 16
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.4 mm (6.43 inches) | 147.6 mm (5.81 inches) |
| Device Width | 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) | 71.6 mm (2.82 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.13 mm (0.32 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 170 g (6 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP69 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Silver, Green | White, Black, Blue, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 89.6% | 86.4% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A18 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4320 MHz | 4040 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Apple A18 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 640 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~1907 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5300 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.1 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | iOS 18 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | Funtouch 15 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 14:22 hr | 13:44 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 17:57 hr | 18:09 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 129 hr | 130 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 2x | 116 |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 119° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 50 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4032 x 3024 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.5 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 28 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | GalaxyCore GC32E1 | CMOS |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | No | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 | UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28A/B28B/B38/B40/B41/B42/B66 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | October 2024 | September 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $650 | $799 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 94 | 74 |
| Camera Rating | 79* | 89 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 98 | 85 |
| Battery Rating | 99 | 88 |
| Connectivity Rating | 85 | 88 |
| Overall Review Score | 90* | 86 |
Phone Price Comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
$650.00 USD
EUR
546.46
INR
58,886.56
NGN
879,841.04
JPY
100,510.80
MYR
2,550.41
CNY
4,497.16
ZAR
10,363.34
RUB
50,241.62
GBP
476.06
CHF
498.88
Apple iPhone 16
$799.00 USD
EUR
671.72
INR
72,385.17
NGN
1,081,527.68
JPY
123,550.97
MYR
3,135.04
CNY
5,528.04
ZAR
12,738.94
RUB
61,758.55
GBP
585.19
CHF
613.23
