Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-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 503,308); the Samsung Galaxy A15 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A15
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 503308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A15 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A15 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 503308 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 83 | — | |
| 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 / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $200 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A15 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Samsung Galaxy A15 is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (94/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A15 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 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, budget-conscious buyers.