Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,342,433); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 236g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 65/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 236g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9494 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 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 Z Fold Special and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 24.9% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (73/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special 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.