Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 207g).
Samsung Galaxy A40
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 140g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $650
- Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A40 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A40 — 2/100, 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 A40 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 241600 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- 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 A40 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (73/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A40 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A40 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A40 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.