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 566,483); the Samsung Galaxy M23 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M23
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy M23 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
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 41/100). 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 41/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M23 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11047 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M23
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (99/100 vs 41/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M23 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.