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; estimated prices are $1000 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 7/100 (a 77-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 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2000
- 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: $799 vs $1000
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 77 points higher (84/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (48/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 583956 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 769 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2000 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1000 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
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 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $201. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $201.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (74/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (86/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (48/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
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 77 points (84/100 vs 7/100).
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 7/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
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 (74/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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.