Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 874,382); the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 874382
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20+ — 22/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20+ | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 874382 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 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, budget-conscious buyers.