Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1000 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1000
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 594285 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 744 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1863 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1000 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (92/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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.