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Clash of Titans: Vivo iQOO 13 Collides with Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo iQOO 13
VS
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Specifications
Vivo iQOO 13
VS
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.4 mm (6.43 inches) | 159 mm (6.26 inches) |
| Device Width | 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) | 76 mm (2.99 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.13 mm (0.32 inches) | 5.9 mm (0.23 inches) |
| Device Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP69 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Silver, Green | Black, Silver, Gray, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 89.6% | 91.2% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4320 MHz | 4470 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Adreno 830 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 1536 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~3379.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5300 MHz | 5300 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) |
| Read-Only Memory | Funtouch 15 | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 14:22 hr | 06:41 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 17:57 hr | 15:11 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 129 hr | 107 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 200 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 2x | Digital |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 119° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 50 MP | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 28 mm | 26 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | GalaxyCore GC32E1 | Samsung S5K3LU |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 1 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28A/B28B/B38/B40/B41/B42/B66 | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18 (800MHz), B19 (800MHz), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | October 2024 | May 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $650 | $1099 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 94 | 96 |
| Camera Rating | 79* | 84* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 98 | 94 |
| Battery Rating | 99 | 66 |
| Connectivity Rating | 85 | 90 |
| Overall Review Score | 90* | 86* |
Phone Price Comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
$650.00 USD
EUR
546.46
INR
58,886.56
NGN
879,841.04
JPY
100,510.80
MYR
2,550.41
CNY
4,497.16
ZAR
10,363.34
RUB
50,241.62
GBP
476.06
CHF
498.88
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1,099.00 USD
EUR
923.93
INR
99,563.58
NGN
1,487,608.16
JPY
169,940.57
MYR
4,312.15
CNY
7,603.65
ZAR
17,522.02
RUB
84,946.99
GBP
804.91
CHF
843.48
