Samsung Galaxy A14 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 607,489); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A14
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A14 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A14 — 38/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A14 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A14 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A14 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A14 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Samsung Galaxy A14 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (78/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A14 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.