Samsung Galaxy M17e vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $140 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy M17e
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $650
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17e vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (80/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17e | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" PLS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 M17e and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $510. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $510 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (80/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17e or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17e or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17e or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17e over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.