vivo iQOO 11 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro: A Detailed Comparison

The vivo iQOO 11 and Xiaomi 13 Pro represent the pinnacle of Android smartphone technology, both packing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and aiming for the top spot. But which one truly delivers the best overall experience? This comprehensive comparison dives deep into their features, performance, and value to help you decide.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Xiaomi 13 Pro edges out the iQOO 11 thanks to its superior camera system, faster wireless charging, and slightly better real-world battery performance. While the iQOO 11 boasts incredibly fast wired charging, the Xiaomi 13 Pro offers a more well-rounded flagship experience.

PHONES
Phone Names vivo iQOO 11 Xiaomi 13 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - China1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China
Launch
Announced2022, December 082022, December 11
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, December 08Available. Released 2022, December 14
Body
Build-Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame
Dimensions164.9 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm or 8.7 mm162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm or 8.7 mm
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight205 g or 208 g (7.23 oz)210 g or 229 g (7.41 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density)
Size6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~87.3% screen-to-body ratio)6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO4 AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak)LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPUAdreno 740Adreno 740
OSAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 14, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 3 (China)Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256/512GBUFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256/512GB
Main Camera
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Single16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)-
Triple50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.5, 47mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF (10cm - ∞), 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF
Video8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR, panorama
Single16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 24-bit/192kHz audio24-bit/192kHz audio
Comms
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless5.3, A2DP, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Infrared portYesYes
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging120W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 25 min120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 min 50W wireless, 100% in 36 min 10W reverse wireless
Type5000 mAhLi-Po 4820 mAh
Misc
ColorsBlack, Green, White (BMW M branding)Ceramic White, Ceramic Black, Ceramic Flora Green, Mountain Blue
ModelsV2243A2210132G, 2210132C
PriceAbout 650 EURAbout 750 EUR
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 127h Endurance rating 115h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -26.3 LUFS (Good) -25.6 LUFS (Very good)
Performance AnTuTu: 1281665 (v9) GeekBench: 4803 (v5.1) GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 1281666 (v9) GeekBench: 5087 (v5.1), 5323 (v6) GFXBench: 64fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

vivo iQOO 11

  • Blazing-fast 120W wired charging
  • Excellent performance for gaming
  • Bright and vibrant display
  • Aggressive pricing

  • Less impressive camera compared to Xiaomi 13 Pro
  • No wireless charging
  • Design may not appeal to everyone

Xiaomi 13 Pro

  • Superior camera system with excellent low-light performance
  • Wireless and reverse wireless charging
  • Premium design and build quality
  • Slightly better real-world battery life

  • Slower wired charging than iQOO 11
  • Potentially higher price
  • Software experience can be polarizing

Display Comparison

Both phones feature stunning AMOLED displays with vibrant colors and excellent brightness. The Xiaomi 13 Pro takes a slight lead with a measured peak brightness of 1253 nits compared to the iQOO 11's 1147 nits, offering marginally better outdoor visibility. Both have excellent contrast ratios (Infinite nominal).

Camera Comparison

The Xiaomi 13 Pro's camera system is generally considered superior. It typically features a larger primary sensor (often 1-inch), offering better low-light performance and dynamic range. While the iQOO 11's camera is capable, the Xiaomi 13 Pro consistently delivers more impressive results, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Both offer excellent video recording capabilities.

Performance

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, both devices offer flagship-level performance. Expect smooth multitasking, seamless gaming, and effortless handling of demanding applications. Real-world performance differences are likely to be minimal, though the iQOO 11's cooling system might provide a slight edge in sustained gaming scenarios.

Battery Life

The iQOO 11 boasts an impressive endurance rating of 127h, but the Xiaomi 13 Pro's active use score of 10:55h suggests slightly better real-world battery life. The iQOO 11's 120W wired charging is significantly faster (25 minutes to 100%) than the Xiaomi 13 Pro's (19 minutes), but the Xiaomi 13 Pro offers 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging, features absent on the iQOO 11.

Buying Guide

The vivo iQOO 11 is ideal for gamers and power users prioritizing blazing-fast charging and raw performance. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is a better choice for photography enthusiasts and those seeking a more premium design and versatile feature set, including wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Which phone is better for gaming?
The iQOO 11 is generally considered better for gaming due to its focus on performance and potentially superior cooling system, although both phones are very capable.
❓ Does the Xiaomi 13 Pro have wireless charging?
Yes, the Xiaomi 13 Pro supports 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.