Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $350 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance 25
Display 51
Camera 22
Battery 25
Portability 83
Value for money 2
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 352871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1021
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A50 — 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 A50 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (83/100 vs 35/100).

Samsung Galaxy A50: The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A50 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Exynos 9610 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 352871 4602290
Geekbench Single 370 3640
Geekbench Multi 1021 11033
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 25 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 25 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 166 g 227 g
Launch price $350 $799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 25MP
22
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A50 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A50 Exynos 9610
31/100
352871 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +92.3%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A50
$350
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Launch price difference: $449. Samsung Galaxy A50 was $449 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (99/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (99/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (78/100 vs 22/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (92/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (83/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 22/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 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.