Samsung Galaxy A30s vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $250 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 27/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy A30s
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 169g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A30s vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 55 points higher (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A30s — 6/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A30s | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 7904 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 241600 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 25 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A30s and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Samsung Galaxy A30s was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (65/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (75/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A30s and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A30s has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A30s over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.