Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A34 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-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 729,766); the Samsung Galaxy A34 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A34
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $599
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A34 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A34 — 38/100, 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 A34 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A34 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 729766 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×78.1×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A34
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A34
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A34
- 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 A34 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A34 by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Samsung Galaxy A34 was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (94/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A34 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A34 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A34 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A34 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A34 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A34 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A34 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.