Samsung Galaxy M13 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $149 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-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 M13 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy M13
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $599
- Better portability (68/100 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 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M13 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M13 — 38/100, 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 M13 (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M13 | 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 | 2408x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy M13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M13 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy M13 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Samsung Galaxy M13 was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (94/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M13 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M13 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 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.