Between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and iQOO 13, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the iQOO 13 wins on wired charging and front camera. Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) scores 40.7 and the iQOO 13 scores 75.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iQOO 13 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 34.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates, wireless charging.
Pick the iQOO 13 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wired charging, front camera, main camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, optical image stabilization, headphone jack, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iQOO 13 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) wins
- ▲Weight — 69.00 g less. 144 vs 213.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
- ▲Wireless charging: 7.5 W vs 0 W.
Why Vivo - iQOO 13 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 500.00% more. 120 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Front camera — 357.14% more. 32 MP vs 7 MP.
- ▲Main camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲RAM — 300.00% more. 16 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲AnTuTu — 261.54% more. 2820000 vs 780000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 204.76% more. 6150 mAh vs 2018 mAh.
- ▲Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Pixel density — 56.44% more. 510 ppi vs 326 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 144 glead | 213 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mmlead | 8.13 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP69lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 4.7 " | 6.82 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 326 ppi | 510 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 625 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 12 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 2018 mAh | 6150 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 20 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or iQOO 13?+
iQOO 13 has 204.8% more battery — 2018 mAh vs 6150 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or iQOO 13?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 69g lighter — 144g vs 213g.
Is iPhone SE (3rd gen) waterproof?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) has an IP67 rating.
Does iQOO 13 support 5G?+
Yes, iQOO 13 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or iQOO 13?+
iQOO 13 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or iQOO 13?+
iQOO 13 has a 50 MP main camera vs 12 MP.
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