Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo V23e
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V23e (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 493,222); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23e doesn't; the Vivo V23e is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo V23e
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V23e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo V23e, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo V23e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 160.9×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V23e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V23e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V23e
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo V23e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo V23e by 662.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V23e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (94/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (85/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo V23e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.