Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $350 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A50
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 166g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $599
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 352871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A50 — 2/100, 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 A50 (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A50 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 352871 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 370 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1021 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- 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 A50 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Samsung Galaxy A50 was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (94/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (78/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 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.