Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy A13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 234,339).
Samsung Galaxy A13
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A13 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A13 — 22/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy A13 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A13 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy A13
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A13 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy A13 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Samsung Galaxy A13 was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (92/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy A13 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A13 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A13 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A13 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A13 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A13 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A13 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A13 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.