Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo V23 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 750,481); the Vivo V23 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo V23 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V23 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo V23 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo V23 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V23 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V23 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V23 5G
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo V23 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo V23 5G by 513.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V23 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (92/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V23 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.