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; estimated prices are $229 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 66/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy S23
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 168g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $499
- Better camera (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 16 points higher (82/100 vs 66/100). 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 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (99/100 vs 82/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (83/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | 168 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $229 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $270. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $270.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (99/100 vs 82/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (75/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (83/100 vs 44/100).
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 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, 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 (95/100 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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.