PhoneLifespan

iQOO 13 vs 15T

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 15T (supported until Sep 2030); want maximum speed → iQOO 13 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite).

Value Score: iQOO 13 73 · 15T 70 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
Xiaomi 15T $500
Safe to buy$9.73/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Category by category

Display
iQOO 13 9015T 70

The iQOO 13's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled, 3168x1440, 144hz.

Performance
iQOO 13 9815T 78

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

Camera
iQOO 13 7915T 79

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

Battery
iQOO 13 10015T 90

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

Software longevity
iQOO 13 5015T 61

The 15T is supported until Sep 2030 — 10 months longer than the iQOO 13.

Value
iQOO 13 7315T 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciQOO 1315T
Price (street)$600$500
Display6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3168x1440, 144Hz6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 144Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteMediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,150 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging120W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.0 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm163.2 × 78.0 × 7.5 mm
Weight213 g194 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilDec 2029Sep 2030

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.