Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S7 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8890, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $670 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 413,736); the Samsung Galaxy S7 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S7
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S7 better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $670 vs $799
- Better portability (84/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 413736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 413
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1102
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S7 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8890 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 413736 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 413 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1102 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.1" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 142.4×69.6×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $670 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7
- 5.1" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S7
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S7 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S7 by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Samsung Galaxy S7 was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S7 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.