Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $135 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 19/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A04
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 65 points higher (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A04 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $135 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $664. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $664.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (86/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.