Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 517,683); the Samsung Galaxy M23 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy M23
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M23 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M23 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×77.0×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M23 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M23 by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M23 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M23 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M23 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M23 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M23 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M23 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.