Between the iQOO 13 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the iQOO 13 comes out ahead in wired charging and front camera, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins on screen size and water resistance. Overall, the iQOO 13 scores 75.3 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 67.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iQOO 13 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.2 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 iQOO 13 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are wired charging, front camera, antutu, among others.
Pick the Pixel 9 Pro Fold if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are screen size, water resistance, promised os updates, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, 5g support, optical image stabilization, 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 Vivo - iQOO 13 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 471.43% more. 120 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Front camera — 220.00% more. 32 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 127.42% more. 2820000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Weight — 44.00 g less. 213 vs 257.
- ▲Pixel density — 36.73% more. 510 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 32.26% more. 6150 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲Screen size — 17.30% more. 8.0 " vs 6.82 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP69).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
- ▲Wireless charging: 7.5 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 glead | 257 g |
| Thickness | 8.13 mmlead | 10.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69 | IPX8lead |
| Form factor | bar | foldable_booklead |
Display
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.82 " | 8.0 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 510 ppilead | 373 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 2700 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 10 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 6150 mAhlead | 4650 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 120 Wlead | 21 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 7.5 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iQOO 13 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
iQOO 13 has 32.3% more battery — 6150 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
Which is lighter, iQOO 13 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
iQOO 13 is 44g lighter — 213g vs 257g.
Is iQOO 13 waterproof?+
iQOO 13 has an IP69 rating.
Does Pixel 9 Pro Fold support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iQOO 13 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
iQOO 13 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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