Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 153,667); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $599
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 32/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (94/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (94/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.