Vivo T3 ProvsiQOO 13
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
iQOO 13 wins
Verdict
iQOO 13 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
iQOO 13 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 599 — USD 250 more than the Vivo T3 Pro. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- iQOO 13 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,300,000 pts).
- iQOO 13 takes Display — led by pixel density (510 ppi).
- iQOO 13 takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- iQOO 13 takes Battery — led by charging speed (120 W).
- Vivo T3 Pro takes Price — led by price (349 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Vivo T3 Pro if you want…
- Choose Vivo T3 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits.
- Choose Vivo T3 Pro if you want a lower price — 349 USD vs 599 USD.
Choose iQOO 13 if you want…
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,300,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want a bigger screen — 6.82 in vs 6.77 in.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want a sharper screen — 510 ppi vs 387 ppi.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want better video quality — 93 pts vs 89 pts.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want a better camera — 132 pts vs 122 pts.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 80 W.
At a glance
- Vivo T3 Pro
- iQOO 13
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Vivo T3 Pro
Choose Vivo T3 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
iQOO 13
Choose iQOO 13 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 599.
Pros & cons
Vivo T3 Pro
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- 80 W charging
- 5,500 mAh battery
- Average cameras
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
iQOO 13
- Elite chipset
- 144 Hz display
- 120 W charging
- Average cameras
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging