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 $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy S23
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). 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 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100, 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 82/100). 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 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | 168 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $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
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 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 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $200 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 82/100).
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 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, 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.