Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,173,453).
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 74/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2173453
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 227g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2173453 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 144 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.