Samsung Galaxy A10 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $160 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 14/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A10
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A10 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $799
- Better portability (80/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A10 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 75 points higher (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A10 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 7884 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 254 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 802 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $160 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 3400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $639. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $639 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A10 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 75 points (89/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A10 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A10 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A10 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A10 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A10 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.