Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $130 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $599
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 19/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03s | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 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 | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 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 | |
| Price | $130 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $469. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $469.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s 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 A03s or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s 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.