Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 100 W |
| Weight | 213 g | 229 g |
| AnTuTu | 2820000 | 2950000 |
| Battery capacity | 6150 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Pixel density | 510 ppi | 522 ppi |
Between the iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra, the iQOO 13 comes out ahead in refresh rate / wired charging, while the Xiaomi 16 Ultra wins on antutu / pixel density. Overall, the iQOO 13 scores 73.5 and the Xiaomi 16 Ultra scores 72.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (73.5 vs 72.4). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the iQOO 13 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, wired charging, weight, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Pick the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if you care most about antutu / pixel density. Its strongest claims are antutu, pixel density, promised os updates, among others. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 4.61% more. 2950000 vs 2820000.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, 5g support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Vivo - iQOO 13 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?
Vivo - iQOO 13 leads the current Mars Score by 1.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Vivo - iQOO 13 if…
Vivo - iQOO 13 has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, wired charging w, weight g.
Choose Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has the measurable edge on antutu score, pixel density ppi, promised os years.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Vivo - iQOO 13 wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Wired charging — 20.00% more. 120 W vs 100 W.
- ▲Weight — 16.00 g less. 213 vs 229.
- ▲Battery capacity — 2.50% more. 6150 mAh vs 6000 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 1.34% more. 6.82 " vs 6.73 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IP69 (vs IP68).
Why Xiaomi 16 Ultra wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 4.61% more. 2950000 vs 2820000.
- ▲Pixel density — 2.35% more. 522 ppi vs 510 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
- ▲Wireless charging: 80 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 glead | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.13 mmlead | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82 "lead | 6.73 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 510 ppi | 522 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2820000 | 2950000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 22.6 GHz | 23.4 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 6150 mAhlead | 6000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 120 Wlead | 100 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 80 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iQOO 13 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
iQOO 13 has 2.5% more battery — 6150 mAh vs 6000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iQOO 13 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
iQOO 13 is 16g lighter — 213g vs 229g.
Is iQOO 13 waterproof?+
iQOO 13 has an IP69 rating.
Does Xiaomi 16 Ultra support 5G?+
Yes, Xiaomi 16 Ultra supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iQOO 13 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.