Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 9/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 745,471); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy S10
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 157g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 745471
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2322
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $899
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 2/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 75 points higher (84/100 vs 9/100). 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 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 2/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (74/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (86/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 745471 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2322 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 157 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $899 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (74/100 vs 11/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (86/100 vs 2/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 75 points (84/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 11/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 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 S10 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 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.