Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 28/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 S22+ and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (94/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22+ over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.