Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-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 749,719).
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 749719 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $182 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 A26 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 13
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In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (73/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users.