Samsung Galaxy A14 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A14
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (46/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A14 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A14 — 38/100, 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 A14 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A14 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 67 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A14 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A14 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Samsung Galaxy A14 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (78/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 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.