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12 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 12 runs out in Jan 2029 ($15.94/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 72 · 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.

OnePlus 12 $500
Buy with care$15.94/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Vivo iQOO 13 $600
Safe to buy$14.40/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Category by category

Display
12 100iQOO 13 90

The 12's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, qhd+ (3168×1440), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
12 92iQOO 13 98

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

Camera
12 79iQOO 13 79

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

Battery
12 88iQOO 13 100

6,150mAh vs 5,400mAh — the iQOO 13 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 37iQOO 13 50

The iQOO 13 is supported until Dec 2029 — 10 months longer than the 12.

Value
12 72iQOO 13 73

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12iQOO 13
Price (street)$500$600
Display6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3168x1440, 144Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,400 mAh6,150 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm163.0 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm
Weight220 g213 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68/IP69
Supported untilJan 2029Dec 2029
12 full verdict →iQOO 13 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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