Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1299 and $650. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,119,308).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9494
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $650 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 76/100)
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 9494 | |
| 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 | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 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
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
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 S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 12.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $649. Vivo iQOO 13 is cheaper by $649.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
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 S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.