Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,436,963); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.