Samsung Galaxy A33 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $370 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 46/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A33 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy A33
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 186g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $499
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A33 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 36 points higher (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A33 — 32/100, 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 A33 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A33 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 613957 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 957 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2095 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 85 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A33 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $129. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $129 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (75/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A33 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A33 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A33 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A33 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A33 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A33 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A33 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.