Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,681,378); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 234g).
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 70/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100, 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 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1681378 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 46.1% 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 S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (73/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.