iQOO 13 vs X100
Winner
Vivo iQOO 13
Lifespan decides this one: the iQOO 13 is supported until Dec 2029 at $14.91 per month of safe use, while the X100 runs out in Nov 2028 ($22.26/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: iQOO 13 72 · X100 64 — 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
A flagship-chip value pick with a Zeiss triple camera, 120W charging, and a lighter build than the Pro.
Pick it if
- ✓ Value seekers who want flagship performance
- ✓ Users who want a lighter X-series phone
Skip it if
- ✗ You want wireless charging
- ✗ You need a 1-inch main sensor like the Pro
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.
The iQOO 13's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,150mAh vs 5,000mAh — the iQOO 13 lasts longer between charges.
The iQOO 13 is supported until Dec 2029 — 12 months longer than the X100.
Overall value goes to the iQOO 13 at $14.91 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 fast does the Vivo X100 charge?
It supports 120W wired charging, faster than the X100 Pro's 100W, but it has no wireless charging.
Does the X100 have a telephoto camera?
Yes, it includes a 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom alongside 50MP main and ultra-wide cameras.
Full spec table
| Spec | iQOO 13 | X100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $600 | $620 |
| Display | 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3168x1440, 144Hz | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,150 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope |
| Dimensions | 163.0 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm | 164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 202 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Dec 2029 | Nov 2028 |
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