Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,615,773); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 207g).
Samsung Galaxy S25
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 9494
- Lighter: 162g vs 207g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2615773
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 — 44/100, 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2615773 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9600 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 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 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Vivo iQOO 13 was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (73/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 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.