Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-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 (3,150,555 vs 2,780,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 2780751
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $649. Vivo iQOO 13 was $649 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (73/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.