Samsung Galaxy A33 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $370 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A33 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A33
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $599
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A33 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A33 — 32/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A33 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 613957 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 957 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2095 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 85 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A33 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $229. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $229 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (94/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A33 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A33 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A33 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A33 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A33 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A33 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A33 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.