Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1000 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 583,956).
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 10W
- Cheaper: $599 vs $1000
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (84/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 583956 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 769 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2000 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1000 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $401. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $401.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (94/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (85/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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.