Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,436,963).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Vivo iQOO 13
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $650
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 209g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, 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 S23 FE (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 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 S23 FE and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (73/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.