Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4900); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 2,289,696).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 207g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2289696 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2285 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7874 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 S26 FE and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 27.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (73/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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.