Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 74/100 (a 8-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 2,173,453); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 232g).
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better camera (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2173453
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2173453 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 144 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 43.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Vivo iQOO 15T was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
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 S24 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.