Samsung Galaxy M13 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $149 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy M13 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M13
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy M13 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $840
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M13 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M13 — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M13 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M13 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy M13 by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $691. Samsung Galaxy M13 was $691 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M13 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.