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Edge 50 Ultra vs iQOO 13

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Winner

Vivo iQOO 13

Lifespan decides this one: the iQOO 13 is supported until Dec 2029 at $14.40 per month of safe use, while the Edge 50 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($27.69/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Ultra 56 · iQOO 13 73 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra $600
Buy with care$27.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Vivo iQOO 13 $600
Safe to buy$14.40/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Ultra 70iQOO 13 90

The iQOO 13's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled, 3168x1440, 144hz.

Performance
Edge 50 Ultra 82iQOO 13 98

The iQOO 13's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Ultra 79iQOO 13 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Edge 50 Ultra 70iQOO 13 100

6,150mAh vs 4,500mAh — the iQOO 13 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Ultra 26iQOO 13 50

The iQOO 13 is supported until Dec 2029 — 20 months longer than the Edge 50 Ultra.

Value
Edge 50 Ultra 56iQOO 13 73

Overall value goes to the iQOO 13 at $14.40 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 UltraiQOO 13
Price (street)$600$600
Display6.7-inch pOLED, Super HD (1220p), up to 144Hz, up to 2500 nits peak6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3168x1440, 144Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery4,500 mAh6,150 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W TurboPower wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions161.1 × 72.4 × 8.6 mm163.0 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm
Weight197 g213 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilApr 2028Dec 2029
Edge 50 Ultra full verdict →iQOO 13 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.