Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A13
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A13 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A13 — 22/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A13 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3740528 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A13
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A13 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A13 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Samsung Galaxy A13 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (94/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A13 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A13 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A13 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A13 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.