Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,074,182); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 32/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; 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 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (55/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1074182 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 S21 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Vivo iQOO 13 was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (55/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.