Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A40
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 140g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A40 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A40 — 2/100, 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 A40 (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 241600 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A40 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A40 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A40 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A40 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A40 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.