Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,692,696); the Samsung Galaxy S23+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1692696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 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 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23+ — 48/100, 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+ (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1692696 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 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 S23+
- 4700 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 S23+ and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S23+ by 54.7% 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 S23+ (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23+ — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23+ over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ 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.