Let me tell you, the most interesting part of the smartphone industry comes when two giants face off. On one side is iQOO’s new iQOO 13 5G, which is attracting users with its affordable price and powerful specifications. On the other side stands the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, considered the uncrowned king of premium flagship smartphones. Let’s find out in this detailed comparison.
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Performance
While both smartphones feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, Samsung’s version is customized specifically for the Galaxy. The iQOO 13 also features the Q2 Gaming chip, which makes the gaming experience smoother.
In terms of RAM and storage, both come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. However, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is promised seven years of major OS updates and security updates, making it a great option for long-term use.
Design
Now talking about the design, both the smartphones come with a very premium look. The iQOO 13 5G has a 6.82-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1800nits brightness. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2600nits peak brightness. Samsung has a slight edge in terms of display quality, especially in outdoor visibility.
Both the devices come with IP68 water and dust resistance, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a Titanium frame and Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protection, which makes it more robust.
Camera
If camera is your first love, then the Galaxy S25 Ultra is made for you. It has a powerful setup of 200MP primary camera, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP periscope telephoto (5x optical zoom), and 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom). It also has features like 100x digital zoom and 8K video recording.
On the other hand, the camera of iQOO 13 5G is also quite good. It has a 50MP+50MP+50MP triple camera setup, which has a combination of Sony and Samsung sensors. It supports 8K video recording and has a 32MP front camera, which will definitely be liked by selfie lovers. The front camera of Galaxy S25 Ultra is 12MP, but it comes with professional features like autofocus and 4K recording.
Battery
The iQOO 13 5G, on the other hand, has a 6,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. While the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 5,000mAh battery, it offers a great combination of 45W fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
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Price
Now, let’s move on to the most important aspect: price. The iQOO 13 5G launched in India for ₹54,998, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs ₹1,05,999. That’s almost double the price difference between the two.