Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 5G better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 83 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.8×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A15 5G by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.