Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 437,463).
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 437463 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1445 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $929 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
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 Note 8 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 13
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (92/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (73/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users.