Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 1,436,963).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, 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 S23 FE (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 S23 FE and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (94/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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.