Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $110 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 20/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A02
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 206g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $499
- Overall rating 20/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A02 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 62 points higher (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Samsung Galaxy A02 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A02 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6739W | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 105 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 389 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $389. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $389 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (95/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Samsung Galaxy A02 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 62 points (82/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A02 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A02 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A02 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.