itel S25 UltravsApple iPhone 13
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
itel S25 Ultra and Apple iPhone 13 trade category wins — itel S25 Ultra in Price; Apple iPhone 13 in Camera. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Too close to call between itel S25 Ultra and Apple iPhone 13.
- itel S25 Ultra takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Apple iPhone 13 takes Camera — led by video score (86 pts).
- Apple iPhone 13 takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- itel S25 Ultra takes Price — led by price (159 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want…
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 3,227 mAh.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want a lower price — 159 USD vs 499 USD.
Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 800,000 pts vs 320,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 800 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want better video quality — 86 pts vs 44 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want a better camera — 126 pts vs 72 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want faster charging — 20 W vs 18 W.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
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- Apple iPhone 13
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
itel S25 Ultra
Choose itel S25 Ultra if price matters most. It costs USD 159, the lowest price in this group.
Apple iPhone 13
Choose Apple iPhone 13 if camera matters most. It costs USD 499.
Pros & cons
itel S25 Ultra
- Curved AMOLED 120 Hz
- Big 6.78-inch screen
- 256 GB storage
- Unisoc chip is slow
- 18 W charging
- Average camera
Apple iPhone 13
- A15 is still fast
- Great dual cameras
- Long iOS support
- 60 Hz display
- Slow 20 W charging
- Lightning port