iQOO 13 vs iQOO 15
Winner
Vivo iQOO 15
The iQOO 15 wins this one, taking software longevity decisively. Against the iQOO 13 it's also the sounder buy at $8.69 per month of safe use.
Value Score: iQOO 13 72 · iQOO 15 81 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A gaming-first flagship that pairs a 144Hz screen and 6150mAh battery with flagship Snapdragon power at a sane price.
Pick it if
- ✓ Mobile gamers who want the highest sustained frame rates
- ✓ Buyers wanting flagship performance and battery without a flagship price
Skip it if
- ✗ You rely on wireless charging
- ✗ You need a US-supported, warrantied device
The iQOO 15 undercuts most 2026 flagships on price while matching their camera and battery specs, and now carries an unusually generous 7-year security-patch promise for a sub-flagship-priced phone.
Pick it if
- ✓ value-focused performance buyers
- ✓ gamers wanting long battery life on a budget
Skip it if
- ✗ you're on a major US carrier needing full 5G bands
- ✗ you want in-country warranty service
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The iQOO 15 is supported until Oct 2032 — 35 months longer than the iQOO 13.
Overall value goes to the iQOO 15 at $8.69 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
Is the iQOO 13 a good phone for gaming?
Yes. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite with a dedicated Q2 display/gaming chip and a 144Hz LTPO screen, enabling frame interpolation up to 144fps in supported titles, making it one of the strongest gaming phones of its generation.
Does the iQOO 13 support wireless charging?
No. It offers very fast 120W wired charging for its 6150mAh battery but does not include wireless charging.
How long will the iQOO 15 get software updates?
iQOO/Vivo officially confirmed 5 years of major Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security patches for the iQOO 15, pushing its end-of-support date to around October 2032 — longer than most rival gaming-flagship phones at this price.
Can I use the iQOO 15 in the US?
You can only get one via import, since iQOO doesn't sell it officially in the US, Canada, or Australia. It also lacks Band 12/13/14/71, so expect unreliable or 4G-only service on major US carriers.
Full spec table
| Spec | iQOO 13 | iQOO 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $600 | $650 |
| Display | 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3168x1440, 144Hz | 6.85-inch 2K LTPO OLED, 144Hz, up to 6000 nits peak brightness |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 6,150 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired | 100W wired, 40W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x |
| Dimensions | 163.0 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm | 163.35 x 76.8 x 8.14-8.28 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 216 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Dec 2029 | Oct 2032 |
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