Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $840 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 6/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is noticeably lighter (173g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 78 points (84/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 83
Value for money 52
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S8+ better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 437463
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $840

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 78 points higher (84/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S8+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy S8+: The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S8+ Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 8895 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 437463 4602290
Geekbench Single 419 3640
Geekbench Multi 1445 11033
Display 6.2" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 173 g 227 g
Price $840 $799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8+
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8+
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S8+
  • 3500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S8+ and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Samsung Exynos 8895
6/100
437463 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +90.5%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S8+
$840
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Price difference: $41. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $41.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (86/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (83/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S8+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S8+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 78 points (84/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S8+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S8+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S8+ over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.