Samsung Galaxy M13 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $149 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 31/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy M13 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M13
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M13 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $185
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M13 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 24 points higher (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M13 — 36/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M13 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M13 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy M13 by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $36. Samsung Galaxy M13 was $36 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (55/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (74/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 24 points (55/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M13 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M13 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M13 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (55/100 vs 16/100).