PhoneLifespan

iQOO 13 vs X100

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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 X100 runs out in Nov 2028 ($21.17/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iQOO 13 73 · X100 64 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Vivo iQOO 13 $600
Safe to buy$14.40/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029
Vivo X100 $620
Buy with care$21.17/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
iQOO 13 90X100 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iQOO 13 98X100 93

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

Camera
iQOO 13 79X100 79

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

Battery
iQOO 13 100X100 80

6,150mAh vs 5,000mAh — the iQOO 13 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iQOO 13 50X100 35

The iQOO 13 is supported until Dec 2029 — 12 months longer than the X100.

Value
iQOO 13 73X100 64

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

Full spec table
SpeciQOO 13X100
Price (street)$600$620
Display6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3168x1440, 144Hz6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteMediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,150 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging120W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope
Dimensions163.0 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight213 g202 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilDec 2029Nov 2028
iQOO 13 full verdict →X100 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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