Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, 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 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 207g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- 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 (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100, 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, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 10.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Vivo iQOO 13 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 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.