iQOO 13 vs X100 Ultra

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Winner

Vivo iQOO 13

Lifespan decides this one: the iQOO 13 is supported until Dec 2029 at $14.45 per month of safe use, while the X100 Ultra runs out in May 2029 ($20.39/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iQOO 13 73 · X100 Ultra 66 — 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$14.45/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Vivo X100 Ultra $720

Buy with care$20.39/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display

iQOO 13 90X100 Ultra 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

iQOO 13 98X100 Ultra 92

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

Camera

iQOO 13 79X100 Ultra 84

The X100 Ultra has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iQOO 13 100X100 Ultra 90

6,150mAh vs 5,500mAh — the iQOO 13 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iQOO 13 49X100 Ultra 42

The iQOO 13 is supported until Dec 2029 — 6 months longer than the X100 Ultra.

Value

iQOO 13 73X100 Ultra 66

Overall value goes to the iQOO 13 at $14.45 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iQOO 13	X100 Ultra
Price (street)	$600	$720
Display	6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3168x1440, 144Hz	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	6,150 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	120W wired	80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x	50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.0 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm	164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight	213 g	229 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Dec 2029	May 2029

iQOO 13 full verdict →X100 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

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