Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $89 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 346,495); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A05
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $599
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A05 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $89 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 A05 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $510. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $510.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A05 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 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.