Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" PLS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 70 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.4×76.9×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A23 5G by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
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In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (78/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.