Samsung Galaxy M13 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $149 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy M13 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy M13
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $799
- Better portability (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M13 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M13 — 38/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M13 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy M13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M13 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M13 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $650. Samsung Galaxy M13 was $650 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M13 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M13 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.