Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,173,453); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 232g).
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 74/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2173453
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 215g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2173453 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 S24 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Vivo iQOO 15 was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.