Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $399 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 745,265); the Samsung Galaxy A35 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A35
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $799
- Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 745265
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2800
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A35 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A35 — 38/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 745265 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A35 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy A35 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A35 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A35 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A35 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A35 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A35 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A35 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.