Samsung Galaxy A30s vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A30s
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30s better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (79/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A30s vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A30s — 4/100, 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 A30s (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A30s | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 257901 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A30s and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Samsung Galaxy A30s was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (92/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A30s and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A30s has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A30s 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.