Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,695,011); the Samsung Galaxy S23+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23+ better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 216g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1695011
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23+ — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1695011 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S23+ by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (75/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23+ — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23+ over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.