Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy S10e (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 745,471); the Samsung Galaxy S10e is noticeably lighter (150g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 150g vs 215g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 745471
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2322
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10e vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S10e — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 745471 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2322 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.8" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2280x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 142.2×69.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S10e
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S10e
- 5.8" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 2280x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10e
- 3100 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10e and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S10e by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 15 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (94/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (99/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10e or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10e and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S10e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10e or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10e or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10e over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S10e 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.