Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1799 and $650. 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 Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,818,396); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Vivo iQOO 13
- Overall rating 65/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 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 Fold5 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1149. Vivo iQOO 13 was $1149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (73/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.