vivo iQOO 13 vs vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
vivo iQOO 13
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
vivo iQOO 13
Faster chip
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Bigger battery
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Faster charging
vivo iQOO 13
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
vivo iQOO 13
Lighter body
vivo iQOO 13
Best value for money
vivo iQOO 13
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.82 | 6.85 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3168 | 3168 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 144 |
| Peak Brightness | 4500 | 8000 |
| PPI | 510 | 508 |
| Glass Type | Schott Xensation Alpha | — |
| Screen-to-body | 90.2 | 90.7 |
Platform
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | OriginOS 5 | OriginOS 6 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra +18%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra +10%AnTuTu
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra +36%| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,033 | 3,588 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,271 | 10,207 |
| AnTuTu | 2,759,190 | 3,740,686 |
Memory
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.7, 85mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2, 15mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.1, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.5, 28mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6150 | 7400 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 120 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 40 |
Body
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum alloy frame, glass back or glass fiber back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.4 | 163.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 207 | 227 |
| Width (mm) | 76.7 | 76.8 |
Launch
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, October 30 | 2026, February 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, November 08 | Available. Released 2026, February 06 |
Network
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes, 360˚ | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
Features
| Spec | vivo iQOO 13 | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both vivo iQOO 13 and vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
vivo iQOO 13 is 31% cheaper at 140,000 DZD versus 204,000 DZD for the vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra packs a 7400 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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