Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1099 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 207g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 207g
- Better portability (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $650 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (80/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 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 S25 Edge and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 2.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $449. Vivo iQOO 13 is cheaper by $449.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (73/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (97/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (80/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.