Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,681,378); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 234g).
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better camera (73/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (44/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1681378 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 234 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Vivo iQOO 15T was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (44/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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.